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Contents

Introduction

Welcome 1

Kingston University 2

Kingston upon Thames 6

London living 8

Developing career skills 10

Faculties and subject areas 12

Campuses 18

Student life 26

Support: before you arrive 28

Support: when you arrive 30

Support: during your studies 32

After you graduate 34

Meet our students 36Scholarships, bursaries

and funding 38

Accommodation 40

Finances 44

Entry requirements 48

Preparatory courses 50

Meet us 54

Getting to Kingston 56

Useful contacts 60

Courses

Joint honours 61

By subject area 61

Course portfolio 62–141

Index 142

How to apply 145

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Welcome

Based in an attractive riverside area in south-west London,

Kingston University is known for its career-focused courses and

excellent teaching quality.

Students from all over the world have achieved success atKingston University. We would be pleased to welcome you and

help you fulfil your ambitions too.

Find out more

In-country visits

www.kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits

Your home country

www.kingston.ac.uk/yourhomecountry

“Kingston University is about thinking, doing and making.

Our courses are academically rigorous and designed to

develop people who will make a difference to the world. We

also have strong links with industry, government and the

not-for-profit sector, ensuring that our courses reflect the

latest developments.

You will be part of a diverse, international community, which

brings together perspectives and knowledge from around

the world and enhances our education – for staff as well as

students. International students are a vital part of Kingston

and help to create a vibrant university where ideas are

challenged with tolerance and courtesy. We ensure that you

are fully supported so that your experience at Kingston is a

rewarding one, and that you get the most out of your

studies in the world’s most exciting city: London.

I hope that you find this prospectus useful and that you will

consider becoming part of a university that is diverse in the

subjects we teach, in the students we teach and in the

academic staff who teach; a place that will support and

challenge you. I look forward to welcoming you as part of

the rich community that is Kingston University.

”

Julius Weinberg, Vice-Chancellor

Meet us in your country

Staff from Kingston University attend education exhibitions

and make special visits to locations all over the world. We

also employ overseas representatives in many countries.



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Excellent facilities

We’ve recently invested over £50million on new teaching

facilities and we’re planning to spend, in total, £125million

on developments over a 10-year period. We have the latest

e-learning technology, 3,000 computers across four campuses,

free internet, Wi-Fi hotspots and excellent library resources.

Many of our laboratories, design studios and workshops are

fitted with the latest technical equipment.

Flexible degree structure

Our modular degree structure enables you to choose some

modules to suit your interests or career goals*. Some of our

courses are also available as joint honours degrees, allowing

you to combine the study of two subjects.

*The amount of choice depends on which course you study.

Kingston University

Where our overseas students come from

• Europe (EU) 32%

• Europe (non-EU) 15%

• East Asia 13%

• South Asia 9%

• Middle East 10%

• Africa 8%

• North America 6%

• South East Asia 5%

• South America 1%

• Caribbean 1%

Figures as of December 2014

Student population

• Overseas students

(including EU) 18%

• UK students 82%

Figures as of December 2014

“ There is a very good mix of

cultures, races and abilities that

peacefully coexist on campus. It

says a lot about how accepting

and open-minded the University is.”

Joel Paul, Trinidad and Tobago. Sports Science student

Learning resources centre, Roehampton Vale campus

The Nightingale building

Student working onsite at Wembley Stadium

Kingston University offers internationally recognised qualifications

and a supportive community within easy reach of London – one

of the world’s most exciting, historic and culturally rich capitals.

Diverse and multicultural

Kingston is a truly multicultural university, welcoming students

from more than 154 countries across the world. This means that

you’ll get to meet a variety of people and benefit from a learning

environment enriched by different cultures and opinions.

Top-quality teaching

Kingston has an excellent reputation for teaching, and has

achieved strong results in national assessments of teaching quality.

Career focused

We ensure that our courses teach you work-related skills and

are relevant to today’s work environment. Many courses have

been developed in consultation with professional organisations

and carry professional accreditation.Bloomberg trading room

Clattern lecture theatre



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Work opportunities

Many of Kingston’s courses are vocational or offer you the

chance to work in industry or commerce as part of the course.

This will give you valuable experience and improve your

employment prospects.

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/whykingston

Did you know?

2014 marked the fifth year running that Kingston

University produced more graduate start-up companies

than any other higher education institution in the UK.

(Source: Higher Education Business and Community

Interaction Survey)

“ The teaching quality is fantastic,

and the achievements of the

academics is inspiring.”

Hana Jogee, Zimbabwe. Law student

Safe and central location

The University is located in Kingston upon Thames, a lively

riverside town in south-west London.

Kingston is consistently rated among the safest boroughs in

London (source: Metropolitan Police) and one of the happiest

places to live in London (source: Rightmove), particularly in

terms of safety, neighbourliness, amenities and recreation.

Kingston is also only 25 minutes by train from central London,

the UK’s vibrant capital city, and about an hour from Gatwick

and Heathrow airports.

Study or work abroad

At Kingston University, we offer the opportunity to study or

work in another country as part of your degree, enabling you

to broaden your experience and develop valuable, transferable

skills. Depending on your course, you can choose from

exchange schemes in Europe, the USA, Canada, New Zealand,

Australia, Mexico, Hong Kong, South Korea and China.

Quick facts

l 20,668 students

l 3,725 non-UK students

l 154 nationalities

l 5 faculties and 4 campuses

l 2,107 staff

l £205million annual income

l 3,000+ student computers

l 116-year history

Students in Turkey

Law Courts

Students

showcasingtheir collections

at London

Fashion Week

Space mission control centre

Kingston marketplace

Kingston University



Attractive riverside location

Kingston is a leafy town situated on the banks of the River Thames,

surrounded by spacious royal parks and close to the countryside.

Lively town centre

The town centre offers a wide choice of cafes, lively bars,

pubs and restaurants (including chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant,

Jamie’s Italian). Local entertainment includes a modern

14-screen cinema, a 16-lane bowling alley and sports centres,

as well as popular student nights at the town’s nightclubs.

Exciting cultural life

Kingston has a vibrant culture with a lively music scene, comedy

nights, a number of art galleries, a town museum and the highly

acclaimed Rose Theatre. Annual events include a food festival,

Kingston carnival and the International Youth Arts Festival.

Historic town

With a rich history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times more

than 1,000 years ago, the town centre still has many ancient

buildings. Also, just a short distance away, is the magnificent

Hampton Court Palace, where King Henry VIII once lived.

Excellent shopping

Kingston is a busy shopping centre with many fantastic shops,

including the Apple Store, Cath Kidston and Topshop, as well

as department stores selling designer labels. There are also

specialist stores, such as supermarkets that sell international

food, and a daily open-air fruit and vegetable market.

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“...a riverside town with

everything you need and want, but

not as crowded as central London;

however, whenever you want to

enjoy the buzz of central London, you just hop

on a train and you’re there in half an hour.”

Timea Kalmár, Romania. Business Economics student

Kingston upon Thames is a safe and attractive location. Close to the

excitement of central London, the town’s parks and riverside offer a

more peaceful atmosphere for your studies, while the lively town

centre provides everything you’ll need, from shops to entertainment.

Kingston riverside

Kingston upon Thames

Did you know?

According to the London Metropolitan Police, Kingston

has the lowest crime figures of any London borough.(2014 – www.met.police.uk/crimefigures).

Cafe culture The royal parks Hampton Court Palace

‘Out of order’ sculpture

Shopping in Kingston

Close to central London

Central London is less than half an hour away by train, giving

fast access to all that England’s capital city has to offer.

Heathrow

Waterloo

RiverThames

Gatwick

Kingston upon Thames

CentralLondon

GreaterLondon

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/location

Destination Mode Time

Central London Train 25 mins

Heathrow airport Bus/Car 41/31 mins

Gatwick airport Train/Car 59/48 mins

Kingston’s annual carnival

0 km 10

0 miles 10



Excellent public transport

London’s excellent transport connections mean that you can

travel around the city quickly and easily, visit the rest of the UK

and even explore continental Europe.

Fantastic opportunities

London is one of the most dynamic and advanced cities in the

world. As a centre for excellence in many professional fields and

a base for a number of major global companies, London offers

fantastic employment opportunities and a gateway to Europe

and the rest of the world.

Entertainment and leisure

London has an unbeatable variety of entertainment. From West

End theatres to live concerts, and from cafes and restaurants to

the city’s lively nightlife, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Sport and the outdoors

If you like sport, you’ll love London. There are many venues

where you can watch sporting events, and lots of opportunities

to take part yourself. London has plenty of parks and open

spaces where you can relax too.

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Top attractions

You’ll have a lot of fun exploring the city, from enjoying theviews from the famous London Eye, to discovering museums

and art galleries such as the Natural History Museum and the

Tate Modern.

Historical London

London’s rich history is still visible today. St Paul’s Cathedral,

Big Ben and Tower Bridge are instantly recognisable London

landmarks, alongside the palaces and castles of the British

Royal Family.

Multicultural diversity

With a population of eight million, representing cultures from

every corner of the Earth, London is a truly multicultural society.

Its range of festivals, restaurants, music and religions reflect this.

Shopping

London is the top destination for shopping in Europe and is

ranked third in the world (source: World’s 10 best shopping

cities, compiled by CNN Travel). Known not only for the quantity

of shops available but also the quality, you’ll find everything from

luxury department stores to small fashion boutiques, and from

large shopping centres to street markets.

Living in London will be an experience you’ll never forget.

The city combines centuries of history with the best of modern

culture. Whatever your interests, you’ll never be bored here.

London living

Wimbledon

City of London from the Thames

St Paul’s

Cathedral

Find out more

www.visitlondon.com

www.timeout.com/london

“Living and studying in London

has been the most exciting

experience so far in my life.”

Nadim Domun, Mauritius

Aerospace Engineering student

Big Ben

Did you know?

London is home to more than 170 museums, 857 art

galleries, 214 theatres, 349 live music venues, almost

800 cinema screens, and more than 800 book shops

and 380 public libraries. (Source: www.london.gov.uk)

The London Eye

Piccadilly Circus



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Developingcareer skills

As well as developing your academic knowledge while at

Kingston University, we want to help you develop the personal

skills and abilities you will need to succeed in your career.

Preparing you for working life

Our courses build work-based skills into the curriculum and

place emphasis on skills such as communication, computing,

problem-solving and teamwork. These skills are highly valued

by employers.

Close links with industry experts

Kingston University’s close links with employers and professional

organisations, as well as our research and consultancy activities,

ensure our courses are relevant to today’s work environment.

Valuable workplace experience

Many of our courses give you the opportunity to work in industry

or commerce. Students on four-year ‘sandwich’ degrees, for

example, usually spend the third year in paid employment.

Gaining experience in the workplace can greatly enhance your

career prospects. It enables you to put the knowledge you have

acquired on your course into practice in real-life situations in a

workplace environment. It also develops valuable skills such as

teamworking.

We have specialist staff who will help you find work placements.

Cultural awareness

In an increasingly global economy, a knowledge of different

markets, cultures and languages is highly sought after by

employers. Our study abroad scheme provides the ideal

opportunity to gain this knowledge, and is invaluable in

enhancing your career prospects. Students who study abroad

as part of their degree programme are more likely to be in

employment or further study six months after qualifying, and

their average salaries are higher (s ource: Hefce).

Nurturing entrepreneurship

Kingston University is leading the way when it comes to

producing entrepreneurial graduates, according to a survey

conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for

England (Hefce). Students can take part in competitions,

awards programmes and activities that are designed to

foster entrepreneurship and encourage them to get involved

in business. We support graduates as they start their own

companies, as well as helping students to develop their

enterprise skills.

Careers and employability

The University’s KU Talent team provides practical careersupport, careers workshops and expert advice, including

advice on CV preparation, how to complete application forms

and interview techniques. The team can also give international

students specific advice about the UK job market.

The team organises careers events throughout the year where

you will have the opportunity to hear from and meet employers.

The University’s online job vacancy resource, Jobs Central, also

advertises hundreds of graduate-level jobs.

Did you know?

Students who undertake a work placement during their

studies are more likely to be offered a good graduate job

after university.

“Kingston University has superb

employment links to businesses

and institutions.”

Kelvin Yeung, Canada

Sport Science BSc(Hons)

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/careers



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The University is organised into five faculties. Each faculty is

responsible for teaching and research in their particular field,

and is further divided into subject groupings called schools.

Faculties andsubject areas

Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture

The Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture is ranked among the

best art and design institutions in the world, and consistently

features at the top of the Guardian’s league table for art and

design. See the opposite page for more i nformation.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a forward-

thinking study environment, with new and exciting courses

regularly being added to a portfolio that spans humanities,

social sciences, and performance and screen studies. See page

14 for more information.

Faculty of Business and Law

With an excellent reputation for providing courses designed to

meet the demands of an ever-changing global economy, the

Faculty comprises Kingston Business School and Kingston Law

School. See page 15 for more information.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

Bringing together the disciplines of science, technology,

engineering and mathematics, the Faculty offers courses that

are designed with – and, in many cases, accredited by – the

relevant industry. Our top-quality labs provide opportunities to

put theory into practice using industry-standard equipment. See

page 16 for more information.

Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education

As well as being one of the leading providers of health and

social care education in the UK, the Faculty of Health, Social

Care and Education also includes a School of Education that is

consistently rated among the top education departments in the

country. See page 17 for more information.

Find your course – see pages 62–141.

Find out more

Courses

www.kingston.ac.uk/ugcourses

Faculties

www.kingston.ac.uk/faculties

Duration of courses

Unless otherwise stated, degree courses in

the UK are studied over three years full time.

Kingston University is highly ranked in the UK for art and

design*, and consistently wins prestigious awards** as well

as accolades in the press. Independent fashion news site

fashionista.com rates us fourth in its top 50 fashion schools in

the world†, and our School of Architecture was named as one

of Europe’s best 100 schools of architecture and design††. So,

it’s no surprise that the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture

counts many of Britain’s most successful creative practitioners

among its graduates.

Studio practice, group activity and the philosophy of ‘thinking

through making’ are at the core of our teaching. Our courses

are led by staff who are recognised as leaders in their fields in

theory, practice and research, and our students are encouraged

to network with art, design and architecture professionals.

We offer courses in the following areas:

• Architecture

• Art and design, including interior design

and product and furniture design

• Art and design history

• Fashion

• Filmmaking and photography

• Fine art

• Illustration and animation

*Guardian university guide 2014 subject tables

**D&AD, RSA, RIBA, Design Council, for example

†fashionista.com (Top 50 fashion schools in the world, 2014)

††Domus 100 Top Schools listing

Faculty of Art, Design& Architecture

Lauren Lake’s designs at

Graduate Fashion Week

Oliver Richardson’s Kitchen Totems

Alice Forestan’s ‘Eruption’ bowls



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Faculty of Arts andSocial Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences provides courses in the

theoretical humanities, critical social sciences and performing

arts. Designed to be flexible, our courses are taught by

academics who are experts in their fields and who will provide

you with a supportive and inspiring learning experience. You’ll

also have access to the latest equipment.

Many of our courses are available as joint honours degrees,

which means that you can combine different subjects together,

allowing you to keep your career options open and increase

your job opportunities – graduating with two areas of expertise

shows employers that you are flexible and multi-skilled.


• Drama, dance, film, TV and media

• Economics

• History

• Human rights, international relations and politics

• Journalism, publishing, literature and language

• Psychology, criminology and sociology

Faculty of Businessand Law

The Faculty of Business and Law comprises Kingston Business

School and Kingston Law School, both of which have proven

records of enhancing employability, with many of our alumni

hugely successful in their respective fields. Four of our Law

alumni were appointed to Queen’s Counsel in 2014, which is

one of the highest honours within the legal sector; and many of

our graduates hold senior positions in the business world.

Our broad portfolio encompasses generalist and specialist

business and law courses, all of which are focused on

innovation and applying theory to practice.

The schools have established strong links with industry, which

means that you will learn from renowned academics and

successful practitioners in all areas of business and law.

We have also invested heavily in our facilities to provide the ideal

learning environment, including our £26million Kingston Business

School building, Bloomberg trading room and moot courtroom.


• Accounting and finance

• Business management (with pathways in: HRM; international

business; marketing management; marketing communications

and advertising; finance; and entrepreneurship)

• Human resource management

• Marketing management

• Law

• Real estate management

Bloomberg trading room

Eye-tracking equipment



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Faculty of Science,Engineering and Computing

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing offers a

wide range of courses that are designed in collaboration with

industry to ensure they are relevant to the workplace and will

equip graduates with specialist knowledge. Many are also

accredited by the key professional bodies.

Our links with industry provide research and networking

opportunities, as well as regular expert speakers, adding an

extra dimension to your studies. In addition, staff are involved

in ongoing research to ensure their teaching reflects the latest

developments.


• Aerospace, aircraft and astronautic engineering

• Biosciences, forensics, sport science, nutrition and pharmacology

• Chemistry and pharmacy

• Computing, information systems, computer graphics and

games development

• Construction management, civil engineering and surveying

• Creative and media technologies

• Environment, hazards and sustainability

• Geography and geology

• Mathematics and statistics

• Mechanical, automotive and motorsport engineering

Faculty of Health, SocialCare and Education

The Faculty of Health, Soci al Care and Education is a

partnership between two leading institutions: Kingston

University and St George’s, University of London. It is home to

more than 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students,

and operates over three sites in south-west London. The

Faculty is consistently ranked at the top of national and

international league tables, making it the preferred choice for

students and employers.

The Faculty has an in terdisciplinary approach to teaching,

bringing healthcare, social care and education students

together to learn with and from each other. We also work

with employers to ensure all students get the best possible

practical experience, enabling them to prepare effectively for

the workplace.


• Education

• Midwifery

• Nursing

• Paramedic science

• Radiography

• Rehabilitation sciences

• Social work

• Research

Students working on a Learjet

Therapeutic radiography

equipment



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CampusesKingston University has four teaching campuses.

Each has its own character, but all offer state-of-

the-art facilities and a friendly study environment.

Penrhyn Road campusStudents based here: science, arts and social sciences

(except music), civil engineering and construction, computing,

information systems, mathematics, and surveying

“I was

amazed at

the number

of resources

the library has; and, during

the term, it’s open 24

hours.”

Iera Herranz Zubieta, Spain

Journalism (Erasmus exchange)

student

• The Penrhyn Road campus has a busy, lively and

cosmopolitan atmosphere.

• At the heart of the campus is the award-winning John

Galsworthy building and an attractive courtyard.

• There are modern classrooms, lecture th eatres, IT areas

and meeting spaces.

• The learning resources centre is open

24 hours a day during term time.

• The campus is home to central University facilities like the

fitness centre, health centre, main student restaurant and

the Students’ Union headquarters.

John Galsworthy building

On-campus fitness centre

Student Life Centre

Learning Resources Centre

Science

lab



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Campuses “ The library is

a wonderful

place to study,

meet for group

projects or buy

a coffee. It has well-informed

staff, high-quality printers

and other study tools.”

Rachel Diamond, USA

Business (exchange) student

Kingston Hill campusStudents based here: business, law, education, music, health

and social care sciences*; plus International Foundation Year

and International Year One students

• Kingston Hill campus is a beautiful, leafy, self-contained

site with a mix of modern and historic buildings and a

community feel.

• Facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre, large drama

studio and fully equipped music studio.

• The learning resources centre (Nightingale Centre) includes

a learning cafe, group learning rooms and bookablemeeting pods.

• The modern, environmentally friendly, £26million Business

School building provides extra teaching and learning

space, as well as an atrium with a cafe where students

can meet and work.

• Halls of residence and the nearby cafe, restaurant and bar

create a village atmosphere.

*Also taught at the St George’s, University of London campus –see www.healthcare.ac.uk

Kingston Hill wildlife pond

Coombehurst House

Business School atrium

Learning resources centre



• The Knights Park campus is our vibrant and friendly arts

campus.

• Situated on the Hogsmill river, the campus has a restaurant

and bar by the riverside.

• There are specialist subject studios, including a filming

environment, animation suite and a photography suite,

equipped with the latest design software programmes.

• State-of-the-art workshops and studios also include

two digital media workshops and a large, open-access

3D materials workshop where students from different

disciplines can work together.

• The modern learning resources centre, housed under

a glass roof, has a wide range of art, design and

architecture resources, including an images database and

a large slide collection.

• The University art gallery, the Stanley Picker Gallery, is

based here. Artists, designers and students present a

broad programme of exhibitions and events throughout

the year.

• The Middle Mill halls of residence is located next to this

campus.

Knights Park campusStudents based here: art, design, and architecture

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“Kingston is all

about doing and

making. You can just

go down to the 3D

workshop or the

photography workshop and, with

the help of the technical staff,

create something.”

Barbara Ryan, UK

Graphic design student

On-campus gallery

Learning Resources Centre

Campuses

Architecture studio



“ The vast

expertise of the

lecturers across

the engineering

department is

very appealing, along with the

engineering labs and facilities

at Roehampton Vale.”

Nadiim Domun, Mauritius. Aerospace

Engineering BEng(Hons)

Roehampton Vale campusStudents based here: engineering

(except civil engineering and construction)

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• Our Roehampton Vale campus is dedicated to the study

of engineering.

• Facilities include two large-scale and two small wind tunnels,

a range of vehicles, flight simulator and a Learjet plane.

• Our laboratories include a composite material fabrication

lab; materials testing equipment and rapid prototyping

machinery; and computer-aided simulation technologies

such as Polysun, WindPRO and ECLIPSE to develop

technologies in solar power, wind energy and biomass

applications. We also have the latest CFD, CAM and

CAD software, plus an embedded system laboratory with

National Instruments equipment.

• The learning resources centre includes engineering-

specific resources and databases, information specialists

on hand to help, and a ‘learning cafe’.

Kingston University’s high-

performance electric racing car

Automotive workshop

Aerospace hanger

The Hawker Wing

Workshop

Campuses Flight simulator



Students’ Union

Kingston University Students’ Union (KUSU) is a student-

run organisation that provides support and entertainment

throughout your time at Kingston University. KUSU organises

social events, clubs and societies, and also provides advice if

you have any problems at the University.

Cultural, religious and interest societies

KUSU runs approximately 60 societies relating to various

interests, including politics, culture (eg the international

students’ society, and the Arabic, Oriental and Scandinavian

societies), religion (eg the Hindu, Christian, Islamic and Sikh

societies), and other interests, such as computer games, the

environment, entrepreneurship and debating.

Sports clubs

KUSU runs more than 30 sports clubs, including everything from

badminton, tennis, trampolining, football, cricket and rugby, to

snow sports, cheerleading, sailing, skydiving and martial arts.

Sports facilities

The University has superb facilities for outdoor sports, including

rugby, football, cricket, archery, netball and tennis. Ou r Tolworth

Court sports ground includes: 12 football pitches, two rugby

pitches, two cricket squares, an American football pitch,

mini-soccer pitches, a lacrosse pitch, floodlit training areas, two

netball courts, three tennis courts and a six/seven-a-side

hardcourt football pitch. Our on-campus fitness centre at

Penrhyn Road features a modern 65-station gym with the latest

cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as an

air-conditioned aerobics and dance studio.

International social events

We organise a number of social events to help you meet other

international students, including a boat party on the River

Thames and our ‘International cafes’, where you can learn

about different cultures over a cup of tea or coffee.

Student life

At Kingston University you can look forward to much more than

just studying. Being a student is an experience that you will

remember for the rest of your life.

“[There] are unlimited opportunities

for an international student to gain

new experiences and make friends

from any corner of the world.”

Anastasia Alpatova, Russia.Marketing graduate

Boat party

Kingston Dance Society

Find out more

Students’ Union: www.kusu.co.uk

Sport: www.kingston.ac.uk/sport

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Tolworth Court sports ground



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Studying overseas can be a challenge, but you won’t be alone.

At Kingston University, you’ll have access to a range of support

services from before you arrive, throughout your course and after

you leave us.

SupportBefore you arrive

“ The support system is amazing.

Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard,

but everyone is always willing to help in

any way possible.”

Shefali Pearson, India. Software Engineering student

Pre-arrival support

We understand that moving to another country can be

daunting, so we provide lots of support in the months before

you arrive. You’ll receive a series of pre-arrival emails with lots

of information to help you prepare for your arrival, including

invitations to special webinar and chat events to put your mind

at ease.

Guaranteed place in halls

All international students (from outsi de of the European Union)

are guaranteed an offer of a place in our University halls of

residence (accommodation) during their first year, provided

they meet our eligibility criteria and apply in good time.

Visa and immigration advice

Our International Student Advisory Centre (ISAC) will help with

any questions or problems you may have before and during your

studies. Our friendly advisers can help with matters including:

• obtaining or extending your student visa;

• visa advice if you are travelling abroad;

• working in the UK;

• living in the UK and cultural differences; and

• requesting a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Find out more

International Student Advisory

www.kingston.ac.uk/isac

UK Visa information

www.gov.uk/visas-immigration

UK Council for International Student Affairs

www.ukcisa.org.uk



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SupportWhen you arrive

During your exciting first weeks here, we will provide

you with lots of support to help you transition into your

new life in the UK and at Kingston University.

Free airport pick-up service

Arriving in a new country and then finding your way to your

accommodation can be a stressful experience. To make it as

easy as possible, we offer a free airport pick-up service. Simply

register online and we’ll meet you at either Heathrow airport or

Gatwick airport and take you to your new home.

International orientation

This special programme will help you settle into your new life in

the UK before the main University events get started. It includes

useful information sessions on topics such as ‘adjusting to

learning and teaching in the in the UK’, as well as the

opportunity to familiarise yourself with the local area by joining

our guided tours of Kingston upon Thames.

Course induction

Run by your school or faculty, the course induction will enable

you to meet your academics and future classmates while

learning more about your course and the resources and facilities

you’ll use, such as the library.

Welcome activities

A series of sessions and events is run throughout the welcome

and induction week, introducing you to different areas within the

University, including the support and opportunities that are

available. At the Freshers’ Fayre, you’ll find out about the huge

variety of societies and sports clubs you can join, as well as

information about student services. You’ll also have the chance

to find out about our sport and fitness facilities, job opportunities

on campus, the Students’ Union (KUSU), and much more.

Social events

In the two weeks before classes start, there will be lots of fun

activities to help you make friends, both with students on your

course and others from around the world. Join our walking

tours of central London, dance the night away at the student

ball, and enjoy a traditional English Sunday roast with your

fellow students.

Welcome and arrival areas

Created especially for new students, our International Arrivals

Lounge and Engagement Room provide space to relax, collect

information, get snacks and talk to staff and students.

Flow chart of events

International arrivals and

orientation week

• Free airport pick-up service*

• International arrivals lounge

• International student enrolment

• International orientation

Welcome and induction week

• Course induction

• UK and EU student enrolment

• Welcome events

• Freshers’ Fayre and social

events**

Classes begin

• 28 September

*The airport pick-up service is only available on certain dates, and conditions apply. Visit www.kingston.ac.uk/airportpickup for details.

**For September intake only.

Find out more

Welcome events

www.kingston.ac.uk/

welcomeevents

“It was so nice knowing that I would be

met at the airport and wouldn’t have to

struggle on my first day in a new country.”

Amber Robertson, USA. History BA(Hons)



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SupportDuring your studies

Kingston University provides opportunities to develop both your life

and career skills. Here is how we can help you reach your potential.

“I received many emails about upcoming

events that were relevant to my course, and

the course administrators were very proactive

in putting the students’ needs first.”

Jenavieve Hatch, USA. History and Creative Writing graduate

Academic support

All of our students are allocated a personal tutor who will

provide guidance with general aspects of learning. Under our

peer-assisted learning scheme, students can also receive help

and advice from more-experienced students.

Innovative teaching methods

As well as traditional teaching methods, such as lectures,

seminars, tutorials, laboratory and studio work, we use a range

of innovative teaching and assessment methods. Depending

on your course, these include, for example, an electronic

voting system at Kingston Hill, and video, online and poster

presentation assessments.

Online learning

StudySpace is an online learning tool that helps you study by

giving you online access to teaching resources, including lecture

notes, presentations and discussion boards.

Extensive computer facilities

At Kingston University, you will have access to our excellent

computing facilities, which include:

• more than 3,000 student computers;

• specialist software for your course;

• free internet and email; and

• Wi-Fi available on all campuses and halls of residence.

Learning resources centres (libraries)

The University has four learning resources centres (LRCs), one

on each campus, providing access to a total of 368,598 books,

31,511 DVDs and audiovisual materials, 270,000 e-books,

73,000 electronic journals and 1,000 printed journals. The main

LRCs are open 24 hours a day during term time and have over

1,800 open-access PCs.

Student Life Centre

Based at the Penrhyn Road campus, the Student Life Centre

brings together a number of key student support services –

accommodation, advice, disability support and student funds –

in one place, so you can find help quickly and easily.

Free English language support

We offer free English language courses throughout the academic

year to help you develop confidence in your English language

skills and, in particular, improve your academic English.

Learn another language

Studying another language could widen your career options

and deepen your understanding of other cultures. At Kingston

University, all students can learn another language as part of,

or in addition to, their course. We currently offer programmes in

Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,

Mandarin (Chinese) and Japanese.

Help finding part-time work

Jobs Central is the University’s online resource of graduate

and part-time jobs. It lists hundreds of part-time vacancies in

London and the local area to help you find a job if you would

like to earn some extra money while you are studying.

Find out more

General support

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourinternationalsupport



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After you graduate

Opportunities in the UK

International students from outside the European Union who are

graduating from a UK university may be able to apply to stay in

the UK to work once they have finished their studies. If you are

eligible to stay in the UK after you graduate, you can apply to

work in one of the many and varied organisations based here.

• The UK is the world’s sixth-largest economy (by GDP –

source: World Bank).

• Many top international companies have their headquarters

in London.

• London is a centre of excellence in many professional fields,

especially in financial services and the creative industries.

• Some organisations have special schemes to recruit and train

new graduates.

Opportunities worldwide

If you decide to return home or work in another country after

you graduate, you will find your employment and promotion

chances are significantly improved.

• British qualifications are recognised as a global standard of

excellence in education.

• Graduates with international study and work experience are

highly valued in the job market, especially those with a good

level of English. For example, we have graduates working for

leading international companies such as Calvin Klein, Deloitte,

Honda, HSBC, IBM, KLM, KPMG, Panasonic, Ralph Lauren

and many more.

Graduates from Kingston University work all over the world –

from fashion designers in New York, to engineers in China.

Help after you graduate

At Kingston University, we continue to support you with your

career after you graduate. You can access free guidance and

information from the University’s careers team, KU Talent, for up

to three years after you graduate. You can also look for jobs on

Kingston University’s online job vacancy service, Jobs Central,

and post your CV online for prospective employers to view.

Staying in touch and networking

Kingston University’s graduates form a vital part of the

University’s future. We organise social events throughout the

year to help you network and stay in touch with your tutors and

fellow graduates. Our established online alumni groups on

Facebook and LinkedIn will also help you stay connected.

Find out more

Meet our graduates

www.kingston.ac.uk/alumni

Did you know?

Kingston University is authorised to endorse and

sponsor 15 international graduates who wish to start

their own company in the UK after graduation.

“[Kingston] University has a good track

record for turning out employable

graduates and entrepreneurs, with more

than 100 start-ups created each year.”

The Sunday Times



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Meet our students

Nadiim Domun

From: Mauritius

Studying: Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons)

“The laboratories are well equipped with all kinds of

machines, which helps us experience a real life situation and

obtain the best learning outcomes. We have the latest software,

a wind turbine tunnel, the Learjet, simulators and so on.

The library is also open 24/7, making student life easier.

”

Edward Wong

From: Hong Kong

Studying: Graphic Design BA(Hons)

“The staff are dedicated. It’s not very often you would

meet a tutor who is twice as dedicated about your course

as you are. We also have many one-to-one tutorials.

Typically, you will see your tutor for at least three days a

week and they are always around.

”

Maria Elstad

From: Norway

Studying: Mathematics BSc(Hons)

“I was promised an amazing experience, and Kingston

delivered. Kingston is a very friendly university. I have met

a lot of nice people here, both staff and students. I like the

fact that it’s a very international environment.

”

Navid Gaeini

From: Iran

Studying: Business Management BA(Hons)

“Kingston’s diversity and multiculturalism made me

recognise and understand different cultures and lifestyles

in various countries. With very friendly people and so many

international students around, I feel like I’m at home and

not an international student.

”

Odinchezo Mbachu

From: Nigeria

Studying: Criminology and Sociology BSc(Hons)

“The quality of teaching at Kingston University is

brilliant, the lecturers are fantastic and their academic style

is unique. The lecturers put in their best to make sure every

student is up to standard.

”

Rachael Diamond

From: USA

Studying: Business Studies (Study Abroad)

“I was surprised at how welcoming Kingston is to new

students. Kingston sets up events for the week before

modules begin so that new students can easily meet each

other. I found the modules to be both interesting and

challenging. The faculty is very accommodating and really

wants to see students succeed.

”

Sana Kardar

From: Pakistan

Studying: Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

“Kingston upon Thames is a historical town with a

friendly neighbourhood. There is always some kind of event

going on in the town centre, and the beautiful scenery

around the river is something I look forward to.

”

Ashish Patel

From: India

Studying: Construction Management BSc(Hons)

“The University support is outstanding in finding

placements. My University placement officer is very helpful

– he helped me in tailoring my CV and preparing a cover

letter. He also guided me to apply to one of London’s top

construction companies.

”



International scholarships

Every year, we award more than 30 scholarships to our

international students from outside the European Union. These

partial scholarships, each worth £4,000 for each year of study,

are awarded in recognition of academic excellence and to

encourage diversity in our student population.

Being awarded a scholarship is a great achievement that will

not only help you financially but will also expose you to so much

more during and after your studies, offering you a rich student

experience like no other.

Who can apply?

These scholarships are available to all new international

students (classified as ‘overseas’ for fee purposes) who have an

offer to study a full-time degree course, in any subject area, at

Kingston University.

How to apply

Applications are made online and should be submitted as soon

as you have received an offer from Kingston University. The

application deadline is 31 May for the September intake.

Loyalty bursaries

All international students* who have family members that are

studying at Kingston University, or who are returning to study a

postgraduate course at the University after completing their

undergraduate degree, may qualify for our special international

loyalty bursary, worth 10 per cent off your tuition fees. These

bursaries are available to students who are classified as

overseas fee-paying and meet the conditions to qualify.

You can apply for our loyalty bursary once you have enrolled at

the University.

*Conditions apply.

European students

If you’re from a country within the European Union, you may

qualify for the British government’s tuition fee loan. Visit

www.gov.uk/student-finance for more information.

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Scholarships, bursariesand funding

At Kingston University, we understand that studying overseas is a

large financial commitment, so here are some ways that can help

ease the costs.

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/

ourinternationalscholarships

Life as a scholar

By becoming an international scholar, you will benefit

from access to senior staff and special events, givingyou the opportunity to:

• come to our annual scholars’ events at historical

locations, often attended by senior staff, academics

and the mayor of Kingston upon Thames;

• boost your career prospects through valuable

networking opportunities;

• belong to our special alumni group for scholars and

meet other scholars from around the world;

• impress future employers with your award; and

• be a valued student ambassador for Kingston

University, with the chance to contribute to some of

our marketing material and in-country activities.

“ The scholarship

helped my dreams

become a reality.”

Alana Neemar-Aleung,

Trinidad and Tobago.

Human Resource

Management BA(Hons)



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Accommodation options

You can choose to:

• apply to live in halls of residence for your first year, where

you’ll have your own, furnished bedroom in a University flat

shared with other students;

• live independently in a privately rented flat or house share; or

• live in a private house shared with the owner of the property

(known as ‘living in lodgings’).

With a University bus service* that runs between the main halls of

residence and the campuses, as well as to Kingston and Surbiton

train stations, it’s easy to get around, wherever you decide to live.

Renting privately

Many students prefer to live independently in the local area rather

than in the University’s halls of residence. For example, you could

choose to rent a room in a house or flat with other students.

As you’re only eligible for a place in halls in your first year of

study, this is the option you’re likely to take in subsequent

years.

Living independently gives you lots of flexibility. You can:

• live near your campus, in Kingston, in central London, or

elsewhere;

• choose who to share a flat or house with;

• find a property to suit your budget;

• pay your rent monthly; and

• choose your facilities, such as a garden, etc.

* The bus service operates Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) during term time.

There is a strong private-rented sector in Kingston and the

surrounding areas, with a good range of properties available.

The University offers the following services to help you find

flatmates and look for the right flat or house:

• Help with finding accommodation through a daily vacancy list,

which gives details of rooms and properties available

• An online student-to-student noticeboard (from June to

September), which enables you to get in touch with otherstudents looking for housemates

• A list of local letting agents and information sheets

• Help and advice with housing issues

How much will it cost to rent privately?

Based on 2015 prices, you can expect to pay between £85 and

£130 per week to rent privately depending on location, room

size, facilities and the number of students sharing. Usually you

will also be expected to pay utility bills (electricity, water rates,

etc) in addition to your rent.

Living in lodgings

Some students choose to live in a private house shared with the

owner of the property, possibly a family, a couple or a single

person. This is called ‘lodgings’. You will have:

• a furnished bedroom, including bed, desk, chair and storage;

• access to the kitchen to prepare your meals;

• access to the bathroom; and

• bedding and cooking utensils/equipment.

The main advantage of lodgings is flexibility. They are

particularly convenient if you are living in Kingston for less than a

full academic year. Rent, including all bills, is usually around £85

to £130 per week. As with other accommodation options, you

must also budget for food costs, phone and social expenses.

Note: Living in lodgings is not the same as being placed with a host family, asyou will live separately from the householder – for example, you will prepare your

own meals.

Accommodation

Where you live while you’re at university can play an important

part in your overall experience. At Kingston University we offer

a variety of options to suit your needs.

Find out more

Private accommodation

www.kingston.ac.uk/private-

accommodation

Living in lodgings

www.kingston.ac.uk/lodgings



iQ Kingston

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Accommodation

University halls of residence

Living in halls is a great way to get to know other people, as

you’ll usually be sharing with students who come from a range

of backgrounds and may be studying different courses to you.

Our halls of residence:

• Single study bedrooms arranged in flats in modern halls

• Self-catering with shared kitchens and on-site launderette

facilities

• Most rooms are en suite; all have free internet access and are

non-smoking

• On-site management with 24-hour security

• Designated flats for mature and postgraduate students available

• Adapted accommodation available for students with disabilities

International students (non-European Union) who meet our

eligibility criteria and apply for halls accommodation in good time

are guaranteed an offer of accommodation during their first year.

How much will it cost?

A guide to halls of residence by price band* is listed in the

tables below. Costs include heating, lighting and hot water.

Rooms most suitable for students studying at Kingston Hill

or Roehampton Vale campuses:

Price band Weekly cost* Location

Kingston Hill £139.50 Walkden Hall

superior en suite

Kingston Hill £126.25 Chancellors

en suite Hall

Rooms most suitable for students studying at Penrhyn Road

or Knights Park campuses:

Price band Weekly cost* Location

En suite £129.25 Clayhill,

Seething Wells

Standard £123.50 Kingston Bridge

House, Middle

Mill

Budget £111.25 Seething Wells

en suite

The University also provides high-quality accommodation in the

centre of Kingston in a privately owned hall of residence called

iQ Kingston. The rooms in iQ Kingston are a mixture of single,

double and studio, all with en-suite bathrooms. Prices range

from £194* per week for a single room to £280* per week for a

double studio.

*Please note that these costs are per room and based on the prices for the2015/16 academic year, and should therefore only be used as a guide.

Find out more

Types of halls

www.kingston.ac.uk/roomtypes

Virtual tour of halls

www.kingston.ac.uk/accommodationtour

Seething Wells

Kingston Bridge House

Walkden Hall

Middle Mill

Chancellors Hall

Clayhill

“My [halls of residence] flat

had been refurbished, so all

the furniture was new, and

the kitchen was spacious

and fully equipped.”Iera Herranz Zubieta, Spain

Journalism student

Middle Mill kitchen



Tuition fees Your tuition fees contribute to the cost of running your course.

The amount you have to pay depends on the course you are

studying and where you are from.

Students from outside of the European Union generally pay the

fees outlined below.

European students

If you are from the European Union, you will probably pay the

same fee as the British students, which is £9,000** per year for

an undergraduate degree course.

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Type of course Annual international

tuition fee*

Undergraduate degree £11,300 – £13,700

courses

International foundation £12,350 – £13,080

year

International Year One £12,600

(business and management)

Finances

Studying at university is a big investment. As with any other

investment, the financial side of studying at university needs

careful planning to help you get the most from it.

Scholarships and bursariesKingston University offers a number of scholarships and

bursaries to international students from outside the European

Union. Students from the European Union may be eligible to

apply for the British government’s tuition fee loan. For more

information, see page 38.

Living expenses

The table below gives a guide to living expenses – depending

on your lifestyle, you may live on less or spend more. We also

recommend that you have access to additional funds for

unforeseen expenses.

The duration of undergraduate courses in the UK is generally

nine months per calendar year. Based on the estimate given

in the table above, the cost of living would be approximately

£8,360 per year of your course.

Expenditure Approximate cost

type per week

Halls of residence £125

accommodation

Food £40

Textbooks/printing/copying £12

Laundry £5

Mobile phone £9

Clothes and socialising £25

Total £216

*These fees are based on 2015/16 figures and are to be used as a guide only for

students who are classified as ‘overseas’ fee paying. Visit the course webpages

for the exact price.

**This fee is based on the 2015/16 figures for students who are classified as

‘home’ fee paying.

Find out more

Fees

www.kingston.ac.uk/

overseasfees



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Finances

Visa requirements

Healthcare

International students on a full-time undergraduate course of

more than six months’ duration who require a student visa will

be required to pay a compulsory fee of £450 to be entitled to

free healthcare under the British National Health Service (NHS).

Maintenance funds

If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study at Kingston

University, you will need to prove* that you have enough money

to cover the costs of living in the UK and the cost of the course

you’re studying. To do this, you will need to have the money

available in a bank account when you apply for your visa**.

The table below*** gives you an indication of how much money

you need to show in support of your visa application, up to a

maximum of 9 months.

Managing your money

Work while you study

Working part time and during vacations is a great way to earn

extra money and develop work-based skills. There are lots of

part-time and temporary jobs in the Kingston area, helping you

to fund your lifestyle and gain skills to add to your CV.

Please note: You should not rely on extra money earned in a

part-time job to pay your full cost of living because it usually only

contributes to a small part of these expenses.

How many hours can I work?

Most international students enrolled on a full-time course are

entitled to work for a limited number of hours a week. This

depends on when you made your immigration application,

where you are studying and the type of course you are

taking. You can work full time during vacations but, if you are

undertaking any academic work during that period, you can

only work up to your specified limit of hours a week.

How can I find work?

Our KU Talent (careers) team offers advice on finding part-time

work, performing well in job interviews and writing a good CV. It

also provides a useful online vacancy list, Jobs Central, which

advertises local jobs, including those at the University.

Getting advice

You can get expert money advice from our Student Life

Advisers, who run advice sessions at each of our campuses.

You can also book one-to-one appointments if you need to

discuss budget plans, banking problems or money worries.

*This does not apply to students in receipt of official sponsorship.**Conditions apply***Based on September 2016 requirements. Please note that these figures maychange, so please refer to www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visasfor the most up-to-date information.

Money-saving advice from current students

Costs to be Roehampton All other

covered Vale campus campuses

(considered (considered

Inner London) Outer London)

Living costs £1,265 per month £1,015 per month

(£292/week) (£234/week)

Cost of course £11,300 – £13,700 per year

(depending on your course)

Cook with friends, it works

out much cheaper and

makes it fun!

I’d recommend

getting books for

your course from the

University library as

soon as possible so

you don’t have to

buy them.

My student travelcard

is great. I save a third

on every journey.

I’d recommend Freecycle,

it’s a website where people

advertise free stuff such as

furniture, household items,

electricals, etc.

Buy the supermarket economy version

(except meat) and take a calculator with

you so you know what you are spending.



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Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of international academic qualifications

(with good grades) for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

Some programmes will have higher entry requirements or require

that you have taken certain subjects. Please refer to the course

webpage for full details of specific entry requirements. There are

also country-specific sections on our website, where you will find

more-detailed information about our entry requirements specific

to your home country.

English language requirements

In addition to the required academic qualifications, if you are not

from a Majority English Speaking Country, you will need to

prove a good standard of English in order to study at Kingston

University. The English language qualification we prefer is

Academic IELTS (www.ielts.org), but we also accept a number

of IELTS-equivalent English language qualifications.

Please see the table (right) for a guide to the IELTS scores

required by our faculties.

Find out more

Language requirements

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourlanguagerequirements

Entry requirements

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourentryrequirements

Preparatory courses

If you do not meet the academic requirements and/or

English language requirements for your course, we offer

special preparatory courses to help you get entry into

the degree programme of your choice, see page 50 for

more information.

*Exceptions apply to the following courses:

• Journalism courses (single and joint honours): 6.5 (with a

minimum of 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in all other elements)

• MPharm (including foundation courses that lead into

Pharmacy): 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements)

Required Academic IELTS grade

Faculty /

course

Art, Design &

Architecture

Arts and Social

Sciences

Business and

Law

Health, Social Care

and Education

Science, Engineering

and Computing

International

Year One

International

Foundation Year

Minimum score

in all elements

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5*

4.0

4.0

Overall

score

6.0

6.5*

6.0

6.5

6.0*

5.0

4.5



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English language skills

It is important to be able to understand, speak and write English

well to succeed in your studies and enjoy your time at Kingston

University. If your first language is not English, you will need to

demonstrate a suitable level of English language skills before

you can be accepted onto our u ndergraduate courses. The

standard of English that you need to achieve is indicated on

your chosen course page and also on page 48.

Pre-sessional English

If you do not meet the English language requirements for the

course you would like to study at Kingston University, you may

be eligible to join one of our pre-sessional English courses.

Duration

We offer a long (approximately 16 weeks), medium

(approximately 11 weeks) or short course (approximately 6

weeks), depending on your current standard of English (see

page 48 for more information). The courses are taught in the

weeks before the undergraduate courses are due to begin.

Benefits of the course

The course will:

• develop your academic and general English language skills so

that you become more confident in your use of English and

can participate fully on your chosen course;

• develop your study skills, such as listening and note-taking,

planning your assignments and research methods;

• develop your ability to study independently (in your own time,

away from the classroom), which is an important skill for

studying at a British university; and

• introduce the University, Kingston and the surrounding area,

helping you to become familiar with your new environment.

Preparatory coursesPre-sessional English

If you are worried that you may not achieve the English language

requirements to study on our courses, or you would like to

improve your English skills before starting your studies, our pre-

sessional courses can help.Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/presessional

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourlanguagerequirements

Recognised by the Home Office

Our pre-sessional English language courses are

recognised and accepted by the British Home Office. If

you successfully complete the course, you will not need

to take an IELTS test after the course.

Which pre-sessional English course should you choose?

If you have not achieved the required English language grade

needed to study at Kingston, your offer letter will inform you if

you qualify for the pre-sessional course and which one to apply

for. Alternatively, the table (right) indicates which course is most

suitable for you.

If you have already achieved the English language requirements

for your course but would like to improve your English skills and

prepare for study at a UK university, we recommend you take

our short pre-sessional course.

How to apply

You can apply for these courses online – see www.kingston.

ac.uk/presessional and click on ‘How to apply’. Please apply

at least eight weeks before the start of the course, particularly if

you require a visa to study in the UK.

Long course

IELTS* scores no more than 1.5 below your course’s

English language requirements overall and/or in one or

more skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.

Medium course

IELTS* scores no more than 1.0 below your course’s

English language requirements overall and/or in one or

more skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.

Short course

IELTS* scores no more 0.5 below your course’s English

language requirements overall and/or in one or more

skills: reading, writing, listening and/or speaking.

Did you know?

Our pre-sessional English courses are accredited by the

British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic

Purposes (BALEAP). This organisation checks that

courses in English language and study skil ls for speakers

of other languages are of a high standard and provide an

excellent quality of service.

*Academic IELTS



International Foundation Year

This course, which takes three terms to complete, is designed

to prepare you for study at Kingston University. It combines

academic subjects with English and study skills, and guarantees

a conditional offer of a place on a degree course at the University.

You can study the International Foundation Year in the following

subject routes:

• business, management and law;

• social sciences; or

• science, engineering and computing.

Course structure

All routes are modular in structure, with one core module of

intensive English language preparation in all important skill

areas. You will also study subject-specific modules related to

your chosen degree discipline.

Direct progression to your degree

Joining the International Foundation Year guarantees that

you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the

University. Soon after you join, we will help you choose the

degree programme that you would like to progress to. Upon

successful completion of this course, and having met the

required entry standards, you will then proceed directly to your

chosen Kingston University degree programme.

Teaching and assessment

The International Foundation Year will introduce you to the style

of teaching that you will experience if you progress to a degree

course at Kingston University. You will experience tutorials,

seminar-style classes and small, group lectures.

International Year One

This course is designed for students who are over-qualified for

the International Foundation Year but still need some support to

gain entry onto one of our degree courses.

Taught over three terms, the course provides academic

support, study skills and English language training to succeed

on a business-related degree at Kingston University. Once you

have successfully completed the course, and meet the required

entry standards, you will progress directly to the second

year of your chosen Kingston University business-related

undergraduate course.

Entry requirements

The table below lists the level of English language skills and

previous study that you will need to have achieved to apply for

these courses.

About the International Study Centre

The International Foundation Year and International Year

One courses are taught at the Kingston University, London

– International Study Centre (KULISC), which is based at our

Kingston Hill campus. Courses are validated by the University

and taught by Study Group, who are specialists in providing

preparatory courses and English language programmes for

international students.

Preparatory coursesInternational Foundation Yearand International Year One

Our special preparatory courses are taught at our International

Study Centre. They provide academic and English language

preparation for international students whose qualifications do not

meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate courses.

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English language training

Additional English language training is also available at

the International Study Centre if you need to improve

your standard to the level required for these courses.

International

Foundation

Year

International

Year One

(Business &

Management)

Academic

IELTS

4.5 overall (with

minimum 5.0 in

writing and noelement below

4.0)

5.0 overall (with

minimum 5.0 in

writing and no

element below

4.0)

Academic

grades

Good high-

school graduation

grades, plus upto one year of

further study

Good high-

school graduation

grades, plus up

to one year of

further study

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/

isc



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Regular visits

We regularly visit the following countries:

• Asia Pacific – China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

• Middle East – Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE

• South Asia – India

• Europe – Norway, UK

• Africa – Mauritius, Nigeria

• North America – USA

Make an appointment

Check our website to see when we are next in your country.

To arrange an appointment with one of our staff, contact the

International Office. We look forward to meeting you!

T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411

E: [email protected]

Visiting Kingston University

If you are able to visit the University, our open days give you the

chance to have a look around our campuses, meet our staff and

current students, and find out more about Kingston University

and our courses. Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an

open day, you can contact the International Office to arrange a

campus tour when you’re in the UK.

If you aren’t able to visit the University in person, you can take

a virtual tour of our campuses online at www.kingston.ac.uk/

ourcampustours

Meet us

Kingston University staff make regular visits to countries around

the world, attending educational fairs and working with our

overseas representatives and institutional partners. I f you’re in the

UK, you can attend one of our open days or book a campus tour.

Representatives for Kingston University

Our registered overseas representatives can give you advice

about studying at Kingston University and in the UK.

We have representatives in the following countries:

• Asia Pacific – Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia,

Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

• Middle East – Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman,

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE

• South Asia – Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

• Africa – Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria

• Europe – Norway, Russia, UK, Ukraine

• North America – Canada, Mexico, USA

• South and Central America – Brazil, Chile, Colombia and

Venezuela

How can representatives help?

Representatives can advise you about different universities and

course options. They can also help you with the application

process and obtaining a visa.

Do I need to use a representative?

Using a representative can make applying to university and

obtaining a visa a simpler process. However, you are not

obliged to consult a representative.

Find out more

Overseas visits

www.kingston.ac.uk/overseasvisits

Campus tours

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourcampustours

Educational representatives

www.kingston.ac.uk/ourrepresentatives



CentralLondon

GreaterLondon

Kingston within

Greater London

Kingstonupon

Thames

Bushy Park

Hampton Court Palace

Richmond Park

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club

British Museum

Buckingham Palace

Houses of Parliament

Hyde Park

Regents Park

Trafalgar Square and

the National Gallery

Wembley football stadium

Kew Gardens

Twickenham

rugby stadium

Heathrow

Airport

Canary Wharf

London Eye

Tate Modern gallery

Tower Bridge

Olympic Park and stadium

St Paul’s Cathedral and the City

Tower of London

Luton

Airport

Stansted

Airport

Gatwick

Airport

Waterlootrain station River

Thames

0 km 10

0 miles 10

Travelling around Kingston and London

Kingston’s excellent public transport connections make travelling

around the local area and into central London simple. Kingston is

in Zone 6 of London’s travelcard system, so you can use a student

travelcard (‘Oystercard’) to get around. The Student Oystercard

gives you a 30 per cent discount on adult-rate season tickets.

By train

Trains run regularly from London Waterloo station (via Clapham

Junction and Wimbledon) to both Kingston and Surbiton stations.

Trains from Waterloo to Kingston take just 28 minutes. The fast

train from Waterloo to Surbiton takes as little as 16 minutes.

We recommend you travel to:

• Kingston station for Kingston Hill and Roehampton Vale

campuses (and then take the free university bus from the

nearby bus station);

• Kingston station or Surbiton station for Penrhyn Road and

Knights Park campuses.

To plan your journey, visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By bus

Buses are often the quickest and cheapest way to travel around

London. Kingston is served by many bus routes. Visit www.tfl.

gov.uk for information.

Arriving by plane

Getting to Kingston from London’s airports by public transport

is easy.

From Heathrow airport

Take the X26, 111 or 285 bus to Kingston.

Approximate journey time: 45 minutes on 111 or 285 bus; 32

minutes on X26 bus

From Gatwick Airport

Take a train to Clapham Junction station and then catch a

Kingston- or Surbiton-bound train. Approximate journey time:

65 minutes. Please note: the Gatwick Express train does not

stop at Clapham Junction.

From Stansted Airport

Take a train to London Liverpool Street station and walk to

Tottenham Hale station; then take the Victoria Line underground

service to Vauxhall, where you can catch an overground Kingston-

or Surbiton-bound train. Approximate journey time: 100 minut es

From Luton Airport

Take a train to St Pancras International station, then change

onto the Victoria Line underground service to Vauxhall, where

you can catch an overground Kingston- or Surbiton-bound train.

Approximate journey time: 110 minutes

Getting to Kingston

Kingston upon Thames has excellent transport links, which means

that, wherever you come from, you’ll find it easy to travel to.

Find out more

www.kingston.ac.uk/directions

“ I’ve loved living in Kingston. It’s

such a nice town. It has everything

you could need. I love getting fresh

fruit from the market and sitting

down by the river.”

Caty Dwyer, USA. Drama and Creative Writing student

Kingston within theBritish Isles

Kingstonupon Thames

London

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Courses

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By subject area

Architecture p62

Art and design (including art and design history) p64

Business p69

Computing and information systems p75

Economics p80

Education p83

Engineering p87

Geography, geology and the environment p96

Health and social care sciences p101

History and politics p105

Journalism, language and literature p109

Law p113

Life sciences p116

Mathematics and statistics p122

Media and communications technology p126Performance and screen studies p129

Pharmacy and chemistry p133

Psychology, criminology and sociology p137

Surveying and planning p140

Course index p142

Abbreviations

FT full time

PT part time*

SW sandwich – a full-time course with a year’s work placement

between Year 2 and Year 3

SE study exchange

FDN degree including foundation year

FDN/SW degree including foundation year and sandwich year

*IMPORTANT: If you require a student visa to study in the UK, you won’t be

eligible to study an undergraduate course on a part-time basis.

Joint honours

If you can’t decide between your two favourite subjects,

Kingston’s modular degree programme enables you to combine

two subjects in a number of different ways.

You can usually choose to either study equal amounts of each

subject (two half fields) or take more modules in one subject

than another (this is called a major/minor combination).

Courses available as joint honours subjects at Kingston are:

Biological Sciences (with Business) p118

Business (minor field only) p70

Computing (with Business) p77

Creative Writing p110

Criminology p138Cyber Security & Computer Forensics (with Business) p78

Dance (and Drama) p130

Drama p130

Economics (Applied) p81

English Language & Linguistics p110

English Literature p110

Environmental Management (with Business) p98

Film Studies p131

Financial Mathematics (with Business) p124

Forensic Science (with Criminology) p119

French (minor field only) p111

Geography p98

History p106

Human Rights p106

International Relations p106

Journalism p111

Mathematics (with Business) p125

Media & Communication p131

Media Technology (with Business) p128

Pharmacology (with Business) p120

Politics p107

Psychology p138

Publishing p111

Sociology p139

Spanish (minor field only) p112

Sport Science (with Business) p121

Television & New Broadcasting Media p131

Keeping things up to date

What’s the latest? At Kingston University, we believe that students who come here deserve an excellent experience that

enables them to succeed and thrive in the complex world they will live in. With this in mind, we regularly review and update

our courses to ensure they continue to be dynamic and forward-looking and offer you the teaching quality that we are

renowned for. This might mean that, while in general the information you see in this prospectus will remain the same, some

details may have been updated after it has been printed – we may have built in some exciting new features, altered the

modules slightly or updated the entry requirements. To ensure you have the latest information, check our website before you

apply. (See opposite for our official disclaimer.)

Useful contacts Accommodation Services

Accommodation enquiries for halls of residence,

independent living and lodgings

T: +44 (0)20 8417 7311


Applicant Services

T: +44 (0)20 8328 1148


Credit Control

For payment of tuition fees

T: +44 (0)20 8328 7005

Fee assessment

To check whether you will be paying

international or home tuition fees

T: +44 (0)20 8328 1148


Pre-sessional English

T: +44 (0)20 8417 7790 / 7042


International Foundation Year

International Year One

Kingston University, London – International

Study Centre student enrolment advisers

T: +44 (0)1273 339 333

International Office

For general international enquiries

T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411


International scholarships and bursaries

T: +44 (0)20 8417 3411


International Student Advisory

Advice on immigration, visas, working in the UK

and welfare, including CAS enquiries

T: +44 (0)20 8417 3645

E: [email protected] (for CAS enquiries)

[email protected] (for all other enquiries)

Main switchboard

T: +44 (0)20 8417 9000

Important informationGeneral Student Regulations

Acceptance of an offer and enrolment at the University are

subject to the then current General Regulations of the University;

a copy of which can be seen at: www.kingston.ac.uk/policies

Please note that nothing within the contents of this prospectus

or the University website is intended to constitute an offer of a

place (or form part of an offer) to any prospective student, nor

should it be construed as such.

Disclaimer

This prospectus was issued in August 2015 and is primarily

intended for use by prospective international students wishing

to start courses in 2016/17. It gives an outline of the courses

and services offered by Kingston University. The information

was correct at the time of going to press.

The University makes every effort to ensure that the contents of

and statements made in this prospectus are fair and accurate,

but it cannot accept any responsibility for omissions, errors or

subsequent changes that may occur.

The statements made and the information provided is a generalguide, and there may be changes following publication that

affect the contents. Programmes or modules may be revised,

altered or withdrawn without notice, and assessment

arrangements may be changed. It should be noted that

information on entry requirements for courses and modules is

for guidance only. The conditions attached to offers may vary

from year to year and from applicant to applicant.

The University website contains the most up-to-date information

available and should be checked before applying. Every effort is

made to ensure that any changes referred to above are updated

on the website as soon as practicable; however, the University

cannot be held responsible for any delays in doing so.



Architecture

Architecture courses at Kingston offer a rare opportunity to study the discipline within the

context of a creative-arts-based faculty. We’ll help you gain a valuable mix of skill s through a

structured series of design projects complemented by the relevant technical and theoretical

knowledge. Throughout your course, you’ll have access to a huge range of interesting

projects, input from practising professionals and a strong studio-based culture where you

can explore communication techniques, test ideas and engage in debate with both tutors

and fellow students.

Our courses comprise a mix of studio-based design modules and theoretical ‘context’

modules, together with workshops and field visits. We engage a diverse range of

professional practitioners as studio tutors and visiting critics who work alongside specialist

lecturers in areas such as technology, professional practice and management, history,

cultural studies, digital media and sustainability.

Our courses are also closely linked with industry and practice, incorporating live projects and

work placements. We’ll help you develop careers management and professional practice

skills, and encourage you to participate in high-profile competitions. You’ll benefit fromthe expertise and contacts of a network of specialist staff and recent Kingston graduates,

and your degree show will expose your work to potential employers. Our architecture

degrees are approved by the relevant professional bodies, enabling you to progress to full

professional status once you graduate

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Architecture single honours BA(Hons)

Why choose this course?

Architecture at Kingston University is ranked as

one of the best courses in the UK and Europe, and

one of last year’s graduates was awarded the top

international portfolio prize by the Royal Institute of

British Architects. The course is centred on design,

reflecting the course’s context within an art-and-

design-based faculty. The curriculum builds on the

fundamental creative processes of observation and

making, and its ethos could be summarised as

‘thinking through making’.

What will you study?

At Kingston University, architecture is emphasised as

a material practice, paying particular attention to how

buildings are made and how tectonic components

are fundamental in defining architectural character.

Studio projects are an integral element of each year,

equipping you with the skills and knowledge to tackle

design issues in the built environment. Drawing

and making skills are taught through workshops in

techniques such as casting, pencil and charcoal

rendering, detailed large-scale model making, and

computer-based graphics and CAD drawing. You

will also study theoretical, cultural, historical, social,

material and technical issues. In addition to project

design, the course modules incorporate aspects of

sustainability, tectonics and structure, history of

architecture and professional practice.

This course is validated by the Royal Institute of

British Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the

Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Examples of modules

Year 1 The Principles of Reading Architecture; The

Principles of Designing Architecture; The Principles

of Representing Architecture; The Principles of

Making Architecture

Year 2 The Processes of Reading Architecture;

The Processes of Designing Architecture; The

Processes of Representing Architecture; The

Processes of Making Architecture

Year 3 The Practice of Reading Architecture; The

Practice of Designing Architecture; The Practice of

Representing Architecture; The Practice of Making

Architecture

UCAS codes and duration

K100 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

320 UCAS points

For full details and other entry routes, see the

course webpage.

How to apply

Through UCAS, see p145

Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/architectureba2016

Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservationfoundation degree FdSc


This course, taught at Weymouth College and

Dorset Skills Centre, provides you with a broad

underpinning knowledge in architectural stone

carving, masonry and letter cutting, together with

conservation and restoration techniques, enabling

you to acquire the skills and knowledge associated

with this specialist area of heritage conservation.


This course will teach you the necessary skills to

make an effective contribution to the conservation

industry. Delivered by both academic members of

staff and industry-based practitioners, the

programme will enable you to understand the

traditional skills associated with stone carving,

masonry and letter cutting. You will learn how to

retain and maintain the values and techniques of

the craft through conserving and restoring the

character and appearance of historic buildings,

and you will have the opportunity to expand your

practical and creative experience by working on

projects with employers who specialise in this

area. You are also eligible to apply for progression

onto the final year of the Historic Building

Conservation BSc(Hons) (see below).

Examples of modules

Year 1 Architectural History and Conservation;

Construction and Material Technology; Masonry,

Carving and Letter Cutting 1; Communication

Technology and Professional Skills

Year 2 Project; Masonry, Carving and Letter

Cutting 2; Surveying and Recording; Heritage

Construction and Building Conservation


KK12 – 2yrs FT

Entry requirements

120 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/archstone2016

Historic Building Conservation foundation degree FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up


The UK’s historic built environment is rich and

diverse, providing an important sense of national

identity, contributing to our quality of life and

benefitting the country’s economy and education.

This programme provides vocational education in

the repair, maintenance and improvement of

these historic buildings. The course is recognised

by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation

(IHBC), the principal professional body for

building conservation practitioners and historic

environment specialists.


You will study construction and architectural topics

together with specialist subjects relating to building

conservation. You will undertake academic

modules at the Building Crafts College in Stratford,

and have the opportunity to undertake project

work in historic building conservation. Following

successful completion of the two-year foundation

degree, you will have the opportunity to top up to

a BSc(Hons)-level degree and build on the studies

you have already completed.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Context of Conservation and the Built

Environment; Development of Skills for the Historic

Environment; Conservation Legislation and

Regulation; Application of Skills in Conservation

Year 2 Applied Conservation Measurement and

Analysis; Management of Conservation Projects;

Traditional Building Construction and Repair;

Elective Project

Year 3: BSc(Hons) top-up Adaptive Building

Design and Application; Advanced Skills for the

Building Conservation Surveyor; The Existing Built

Environment; Research Project


FdSc: K250 – 2yrs FT

BSc(Hons) top-up: KF50 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT

Entry requirements

FdSc: 240 UCAS points

BSc(Hons) top-up: Historic Building Conservation

foundation degree at Kingston University


course webpage.

How to apply

FT through UCAS, see p145; PT direct to University

Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/historic2016



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Art and designGraduates from our art and design courses work across the creative world, redefining and shaping

contemporary visual culture.

Former students range from designers working in top fashion houses such as Gucci and Calvin

Klein, to fine artists such as Fiona Banner, Oliver Payne and Nick Relph. If you want to follow in

their footsteps, we offer a challenging, creative education based in a close-knit, interdisciplinary

community of staff and students.

Our courses comprise a mix of studio-based projects, contextual studies modules and a lively

programme of lectures and seminars. You’ll be taught by expert staff, most of whom are active in

research, consultancy and professional practice, with many eminent in their fields. This ensures

that you will have not only the most up-to-date knowledge of your discipline, but also insight into

current practice within the creative industries.

Our courses are closely linked with industry and p ractice, incorporating live projects and work

placements. We’ll help you develop careers management and professional practice skills, and your

degree show will expose your work to employers looking for fresh talent.

See also: Computer Graphics Technology, p127 and Media Technology, p128 (these coursescombine design studies with science and technology)

Art & Design foundation diploma


This BTEC award is designed to prepare you for

entry to degree-level art and design programmes. Its

fast-paced curriculum is taught in a highly motivated

but supportive atmosphere, helping you develop the

conceptual and practical skills you’ll need to make

the most of the next level of your education.


The course provides a grounding in six main areas:

• Fine art (including painting, 3D, mixed media,

printmaking and performance)

• Communication (including graphic design and

typography, advertising, art direction and film)

• Moving image (film, TV, lens-based media and

animation)

• Illustration (including sequential narrative,

photography, and collage and model making)

• Three-dimensional design (including architecture,

landscape architecture, interior, product and

furniture design)

• Fashion (including menswear, womenswear,

fashion PR and photojournalism)

Examples of modules

Stage 1: Exploratory Stage Information and

Research; Recording and Responding; Media

Experimentation

Stage 2: Pathway Stage Information and

Interpretation; Combined Experimental Studies;

Media Development; Preparation and Progression

Stage 3: Confirmatory Stage Integrating Theory

and Practice; Personal Confirmatory Study;

Professional Practice Lecture Series

Duration

1yr FT

Entry requirements

• One of the following: BTEC National Diploma: Fine

Art or a named Design pathway OR GCE A-level

or AS-level in Art and Design or equivalent

• A minimum score of 24 is required for those

applicants with International Baccalaureate

Diploma or Certificate awards

• A portfolio of work


course webpage.

How to apply

Direct to the University by 31 January of year of entry

Find out more

Course administrator, School of Foundation Studies

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4090


www.kingston.ac.uk/artfoundation2016

Fashion single honours BA(Hons)

Why choose this course?Fashion is a dynamic and challenging discipline

that is an expression of what people feel and think.

It is about evolution and radical change through

design, influenced by cultural, social, historical,

economic and political change. Designers working

in fashion predict, reflect and generate change,

which influences the lives of everyone. It is a tough,

exciting area to study.


The course covers all aspects of the design

process – from research and design development

to creating garments in woven and knit using cut

and construction. Every student across all l evels

will engage in professional practice related to their

studio work. Art and design history underpins

studio-based projects at all levels, and overseas

study trips are optional.

Examples of modules Year 1 Design Process 1; Design Product 1;

Professional Practice 1; Design, Style and Image:

Themes in Fashion History

Year 2 Design Process 2; Design Product 2;

Professional Practice 2; Critical Issues in Fashion:

Research and Practice

Year 3 Design Process 3; Design Product 3;

Professional Practice 3; Dissertation: Research

and Reflection

UCAS codes and durationW230 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

• 280 UCAS points to include an Art or Design

subject such as Foundation Diploma in Art &

Design or an Art/Design-related A-level or

equivalent

• A portfolio of work, plus interview


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/fashion2016

Art & Design: History, Communication, Curation single honours

BA(Hons)


This unique course equips you with the academic

knowledge and professional skills for a variety of

arts careers. You will develop expertise in art and

design history and theory, alongside skills in

research, critical thinking and communication.

With its emphasis on modern and contemporary

art and design cultures, and opportunities to apply

your knowledge to real-world projects, our course

is allied to the needs of creative careers, including

academia, curating, journalism and publishing.


You will study a rich combination of academic

subjects, research methods and professional skills,

and gain a thorough knowledge of art and design

from the 19th century onwards. You will debate

current issues with students from other disciplines

and collaborate on live projects that build skills

necessary for communicating in the contemporary

world. You will also develop y our independent

expertise and entrepreneurial thinking, and

undertake original research in the dissertation.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Key Concepts 1: Art and Design History

and Theory; Communication and Contexts:

Criticism and Curation; Critical Issues in Art and

Design Practice 1

Year 2 Key Concepts 2: Art and Design Hi story

and Theory; Critical Issues in Art and Design

Practice 2; Publication Project

Year 3 Key Concepts 3: Art and Design History

and Theory; Special Topics in Art and Design

History; Dissertation: Research and Reflection


TBC – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

280 tariff points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/artdesignhist2016



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Fine Art single honours BA(Hons)


This outstanding course will equip you with the

creative, practical and intellectual skills necessary to

realise your creative potential and to pursue a career in

the visual arts, or other chosen professions. We attract

ambitious and self-motivated individuals who are

excited both by the flexibility of the course and

potential of the subject. The course is interdisciplinary,

allowing you to work with painting, printing, drawing,

sculpture, installation, performance, film, photography

and textiles, in a focused or pluralistic way.


Teaching takes place primarily in your dedicated

studio space, where you are able to discuss the

evolution and development of your practice with

tutors, visiting artists, technical staff and fellow

students. Your progress will be supported by core

teaching in the form of tutorials, seminars, lectures,

critiques, study trips and through access to

outstanding workshops and technical expertise.

On the course, you have the option to study

abroad through the Erasmus programme and

Study Abroad scheme, as well as participate in a

range of studio workshops and projects facilitated

by our team of staff, who are practising artists,

writers and curators.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Fine Art Practice and

Learning Skills; Studio Practice; Exhibition/

Portfolio; Contemporary Practices: Fine Art,

Film, Photography

Year 2 Studio Practice (two modules); Exhibition/

Portfolio as Professional Development; Critical

Issues in Fine Art: Research and Practice


Portfolio as Professional Development;

Dissertation: Research and Reflection


W100 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

One-year art and design (or related) foundation

course, plus a portfolio of work


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/fineart2016

Fine Art & Art History single honours BA(Hons)


This course combines two distinct but related

areas, enabling you to realise your creative

potential in fine art while developing the critical,

historical and creative approaches necessary to

understand the cultures of contemporary art in

particular. This combined approach provides the

skills and subject knowledge needed for careers in

the visual arts and the creative industries.


You will develop your fine art practice in your

dedicated studio space, supported by core

tutorials, seminars and critiques, with input from

visiting artists and the expertise of the technical

staff in our outstanding workshops. In art history,

teaching focuses on the history, criticism and

display of modern and contemporary art, building

historical and conceptual understanding, critical

and analytical skills, and the ability to i dentify and

carry out appropriate research methods.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Fine Art Practice and

Learning Skills; Studio Practice; Exhibition/

Portfolio; Contextualising Contemporary Practices:

Fine Art, Film, Photography; Revolution and

Radicalism: Histories of Western Arts


Portfolio as Professional Development; Critical

Issues in Fine Art: Research and Practice;

Thematic modules (eg Urban Visions: Art, Design

and Film in the Modern City; Craft Work: Matter,

Labour, Environment; Interpretation and Learning:

Museums and Galleries and Public Engagement)

Year 3 Studio Practice; Exhibition/Portfolio as

Professional Development; Dissertation: Special

Topics in Art and Design History


WV1H – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/finearthistory2016

Graphic Design single honours BA(Hons)


On this course, you will be encouraged to be a

‘breakthrough design communicator’, to be

innovative, inventive and inspire change. Whether

you choose to remain broadly based or decide to

specialise, you will develop a highly individual

portfolio to reflect your career aspirations.


This conceptually challenging course is taught

primarily through increasingly complex studio

projects, with contextual and historical studies

providing a critical framework, and collaborative

and interdisciplinary projects contributing breadth

to your understanding and experience of design

processes, practices and contexts. Professional

practice modules will help to equip you with the

skills you need for a successful career in design.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Concept and Challenge; Visual

Vocabularies; Communication and Context; Image

and Text/Communication Design History

Year 2 Process and Purpose; Interactions and

Innovations; Design Directions; Critical Issues in

Graphic Design: Research and Practice

Year 3 Design Studies; Show and Presentation;

Professional Portfolio; Dissertation: Research

and Reflection


W210 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/graphics2016

Illustration Animation single honours BA(Hons)


This course is designed to develop highly individual

approaches to the creation of communicative

images for print and interactive and moving image.

Students from this degree have consistently

produced internationally recognised, award-

winning illustration and animation.


You will be taught primarily through studio-based

illustration and animation projects of i ncreasing

complexity across the three years. Studio study

is complemented by lectures and seminars in

historical and contextual studies, professional

practice and careers.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introductory Principles; Working Methods;

Research Recording and Presentation; Image

and Text

Year 2 Process and Purpose; Illustration Studio

OR Animation Studio; Context and Presentation;

Critical Issues in Illustration and Animation:


Year 3 Practice and Realisation; Professional

Practice and Presentation; Dissertation: Research

and Reflection


W220 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/illustration2016

Interior Design single honours BA(Hons)


Interior design is concerned with the creation of

the spaces in which we live, and the design of the

interface between buildings and the people who

use them. This studio-based, research-led course

explores the subject through a series of design

projects of increasing complexity. You will develop

a strong appreciation of materials and making in

context and gain the practical skills needed to

succeed in the industry.


In Year 1, studio-based projects introduce the

fundamental principles of interior design, such as

form, geometry, structure, colour, light and

function. To complement these studies you will

learn skills such as drawing, model making and the

use of digital media. In Year 2, you will further

explore issues such as spatial organisation,

planning and detailing through a series of design

projects supported by professional studies in

computer-aided design, building construction and

careers management. Year 3 culminates with the

preparation of a professional portfolio. Your work

throughout the course will be supported by

historical and theoretical studies.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Ideation and Communication; Design

Process; Materials and Construction; Objects and

Space: Themes in Design History

Year 2 Interior Context 1; Interior Context 2;

Professional Practice; Critical Issues in Interior

Design: Research and Practice

Year 3 Major Design Project; Practice Profile;

Dissertation: Research and Reflection


W250 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/interior2016

Filmmaking single honours BA(Hons)


This course will enable you to explore the medium

of film, developing your own filmmaking practice

while acquiring the skills required to work

professionally in the sector. It will help you to

engage with innovative, ambitious ideas and

develop these into successful films, while exploring

and critiquing all aspects of filmmaking production.


Filmmaking is a project-based course, responding

to a rapidly expanding moving-image sector where

there is a need for freelance professionals,

independent productions and artist filmmakers.

The course is a challenging series of diverse and

outward-facing projects, demanding awareness,

creativity and versatility, and prepares you for a

range of career options.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Filmmaking Practices 1; Filmmaking

Practices 2; Filmmaking Practices 3; Contemporary

Practices: Fine Art, Film, Photography

Year 2 Filmmaking Practices 4; Filmmaking

Practices 5; Filmmaking Practices 6; Critical Issues

in Filmmaking: Research and Practice

Year 3 Independent Film; Advanced Research and

Development; The Graduation Film; Dissertation:

Research and Reflection


WP63 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

A portfolio of work, plus one of the following:

• Art and Design Foundation Diploma

• 280 UCAS points, with a minimum of two

A-levels, or equivalent

• BTEC National Diploma in relevant subject


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/filmmaking2016



Photography single honours BA(Hons)


This course will encourage you to pursue your

interests and ambitions within photography by

teaching you how to creatively develop your ideas.

You will learn to produce imagery supported by

research and critical thinking, and directed

towards the context of the creative industries.


You will develop your creative ability and technical

skills through a series of set and self-directed

projects. As you progress through the course, your

work will become increasingly independent. You

will have opportunities to work creatively with y our

peers on other art and design degrees at Kingston

University as well as with outside agencies. Your

practical studies will be underpinned by modules

covering the critical and historical contexts of

photography, together with career-focused

modules that highlight professional opportunities

across the creative industries.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Independent Practice; Production

Processes; Presentation; Contemporary Practices:

Fine Art, Film and Photography

Year 2 Independent Critical Practice; Independent

Production Processes; Professional Practice and

Presentation; Critical Issues in Photography:


Year 3 Contextual and Critical Research;

Independent Practice: Production and Portfolio;

Final Presentation and Exhibition; Dissertation:

Research and Reflection


W640 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/baphotography2016

Product & Furniture Design single honours BA(Hons)


This course will help you to develop the creative

professional practice, technological knowledge

and theoretical understanding necessary for

careers in product and furniture design. Strong

emphasis is placed on gaining and developing

skills in the creative, intelligent and sustainable

application of current and emerging materials,

technologies and processes.


The curriculum covers design and making skills,

materials, manufacturing technology, digital skills

and business studies for design. Your creative

development will be underpinned by a user-based

approach to design, while integrated studies in

design history and contemporary issues will

provide a theoretical and contextual framework to

your work.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Design Fundamentals; Design 1; Workshop

and Studio Practice; Materials and Making:

Themes in Design History

Year 2 Context and Communication; Intelligent

Making; Future Lab; Critical Issues in Furniture and

Product Design: Research and Practice

Year 3 Design for Production; Final Major Project;

Professional Context; Dissertation: Research and

Reflection


W260 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

• 280 UCAS points, to include an Art or Design

subject such as Foundation Diploma in Art or

Design or an Art/Design related A-level, or

equivalent

• A portfolio of work, plus interview


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4646


www.kingston.ac.uk/productfurniture2016

BusinessStudying a business-related subject at Kingston University will give you a balance of academic

rigour and practical management skills. Key features of our courses include:

• top-quality, interactive teaching, providing you with a stimulating and lively education;

• strong links with the world of business through research, guest lectures from senior business

people and relationships with professional institutions;

• essential practical experience gained through industrial placements or ‘live’ projects;

• a firm focus on professional and IT skil ls; and• an international perspective that reflects the global nature of business today.

Kingston Business School is committed to providing quality, relevant courses, and has achieved

recognition and accreditation from a number of professional bodies. Strong links with industry and

the professions mean that, each year, we visit hundreds of companies and professional institutions

in relation to work placements, consultancy and research projects. We also collaborate with

professional institutions to design and teach courses, with visiting professors and industrial fellows

bringing their expertise to the School.

You will have the option to spend an additional year on work placement and/or study exchangeabroad, enabling you to enhance your employment prospects, increase your earning potential

and improve your academic performance. If you choose the four-year work-placement route, on

successful completion of a year-long placement and work-based coursework, you may be eligible

for the Undergraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in Business.

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Business joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)


This joint honours course enables you to study

business (as a minor field) in combination with

another subject. The course provides a broad

coverage of business topics. (See p74 for possible

course combinations.)


Alongside your major field studies, you will cover

areas of business such as marketing, data

analysis, information systems, economics and the

business environment. You will develop the ability

to analyse business management issues and come

up with solutions. You will also learn about financial

and human resource management. In addition,

you will consider the role of management and the

importance of strategic analysis and decision-

making. You will also develop an understanding of

the environment in which organisations operate,

and how they achieve competitive advantage.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Management (includes data

analysis, marketing and the business environment);

modules from your major field

Year 2 Managing Resources (includes HRM and

financial resource management); modules from

your major field

Optional year in industry/study exchange abroad

Year 3/4 Management Strategy and Operations

(includes strategic analysis and decision-making,

and achieving competitive advantage); modules

from your major field


See p74

Entry requirements

Entry requirements will vary depending on which

subject you choose to combine with Business.

See our website for details of entry requirements

for your major field. For full details and other entry

routes, see the course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Applicant Services

T: +44 (0)8448 552 177


www.kingston.ac.uk/businessjh2016

Accounting & Finance single honours BSc(Hons)


This course covers financial accounting, management

accounting and finance. It will develop the knowledge

and technical skills necessary to pursue a career

in roles as varied as auditor, treasurer, company

secretary and accountant. The course also

includes the option to spend an additional year on

a work placement and/or study exchange abroad.


In Year 1 you will be i ntroduced to the business

environment in which accounting and finance

operate, and will gain the knowledge and skills

that underpin the study of accounting and finance.

You will study economics, organisation behaviour,

quantitative and IT skills, as well as the basics of

financial accounting and bookkeeping. Year 2 and

the final year focus on the three main areas of

accounting and finance: financial accounting,

management accounting and finance. You will

study a core module in law and can choose from

a range of option modules, enabling you to

diversify into different business disciplines. The

optional placement year provides an opportunity

to apply the theory you have learned to the

workplace; while the study exchange abroad can

provide an enhanced perspective on the subjects

you have studied.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Economics; Business Information

Analysis; Organisational Behaviour; Financial

Accounting

Year 2 Financial Reporting; Management

Accounting and Finance; Law for Accountants;

Option module (see the webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 Theory and Practice of Financial

Reporting; Corporate Finance; Advanced

Management Accounting; Option module (see the

webpage for examples)


N420 – 3yrs FT

NN43 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma

in Professional Practice

NN4H – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements

320 UCAS points (ABB at A-level)


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Undergraduate admissions administrator

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/accountingfinance2016

Business HND


This two-year Higher National Diploma (HND)

course aims to develop your ability to understand

business issues from a range of perspectives,

to analyse management problems and specify

workable solutions.


You will gain an understanding of business

disciplines, such as marketing, IT and organisation

behaviour. You will look at operations and project

management and finance, where you will examine

how they can aid business performance. You will

also study a career and employability module in

preparation for a transition to employment or for

continued study at Level 6.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Fundamentals; Organisations and

the Environment; Organisations and People;

Marketing Fundamentals

Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Operations

and Project Management; Global Business and

Culture; Career and Employability Development


422N – 2yrs FT

Entry requirements

80 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/bushnd2016

Business Management single honours BSc(Hons)


This degree provides a broad, deep and integrated

understanding of the main business functions

within a modern, international context, rather than

specialising in one particular business area. It is

ideal if you would like a vocationally focused,

hands-on education in business management. The

optional four-year route includes a work placement

year or study exchange abroad.


You will gain a foundation in business disciplines

such as marketing, organisational behaviour,

information management and economics, and

will be introduced to the external context in

which organisations operate, equipping you with

the skills and knowledge that are essential for a

manager in today’s world of work. Subject areas

include strategic management, accounting, ethical

behaviour, operations and project management.

You will also address the issues required for

effective leadership in a complex and globalised

and changing world. You can choose to study a

foreign language for free or i nclude an overseas

study exchange or work placement.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Economics for Business; Managing

Business Information; Marketing Practice;

Organisational Behaviour


and Project Management; Managing Human

Resources and Self-Development; Option module

(see the webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 Strategic Management; Leading and

Change; Two option modules (see the webpage

for examples)


N221 – 3yrs FT

N202 – 4yrs FT wi th year in industry and Diploma


N201 – 4yrs FT i ncluding study exchange

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points (BBC at A-level)


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/babm2016

Business Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up


This one-year, work-based course enables you

to explore the theoretical concepts of business

management and apply them to specific i ssues

within your workplace, allowing you to make

justified recommendations. It enables you to

top-up your foundation/HND qualification to

a BA(Hons), and is ideal if you are looking to

continue your professional development or

progress to postgraduate-level study.


You will study general business areas that apply

to the majority of organisations, including the

perspectives and theories relating to the leadership

of people, and the strategic management of

human resources within an organisational

setting. You will also apply marketing theory and

strategic management theories and concepts to

the workplace, with a view to producing well-

researched recommendations for your company.

Finally, you will learn about the importance of

innovation and entrepreneurship as a means of

creating both financial and social value, and how

to make innovation happen in your workplace.

Each module includes a substantial individual

work-based project to link your studies of theory to

your workplace.

Examples of modules

Strategic Management; Leading Organisations;

Marketing Applications and Planning; Making

Innovation Happen

Duration

12 months FT equivalent with PT attendance

Entry requirements

Appropriate foundation degree or sub-degree

qualification (eg HND) gained within the past

five years; relevant work experience. You should

preferably be in relevant employment or have access

to a work environment at the time of enrolment.


course webpage.

How to apply

Apply direct to the University. Click on ‘Apply for

this course’ on the course webpage.

Find out more

Course administrator

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5115


www.kingston.ac.uk/busmgt2016

Business Studies single honours BSc(Hons)


This course offers a sound analytical approach

to the study of decision-making in a business

context. It will develop your analysis and problem-

solving skills alongside a deep understanding of

business, providing a thorough preparation for a

career as a business analyst or leading decision-

maker. The optional four-year route enables you to

take a work placement or study exchange abroad.


Year 1 introduces the general global business

environment, focusing on marketing, economics

and organisational behaviour. You will also be

introduced to the mutually dependent business

topics of mathematics and IT, and will design

and create models using IT to solve business-

related problems. In Year 2 you will further

develop your problem-solving and decision-

making skills. The final year draws together the

different functional perspectives with a module

on strategic management.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Information Analysis; Marketing

Practice; Business Economics; Organisational

Behaviour


and Project Management; Managerial Decision

Making; Option module (see webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 Strategic Management OR Strategic

Information Management and Consultancy;

Dissertation; Option module – analytical; Option

module – general


N101 – 3yrs FT



N102 – 4yrs FT wi th study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/bus-studies2015



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Business with Accounting single honours BSc(Hons)


This practical business degree aims to prepare

students for managerial roles that include a

financial element. As well as a strong business

knowledge and skillset, the course will also provide

an understanding of accounting. The course also

includes the option to spend an additional year on

a work placement and/or study exchange abroad.


Year 1 provides a broad foundation of essential

business knowledge, including business

information technology, statistical analysis and

organisation behaviour. You will also be introduced

to financial accounting. Year 2 builds on your

business studies, with a focus on operations and

project management. You will also further develop

your understanding of financial and management

accounting. In Year 3 you will take a module in

strategic management, enabling you to identify,

evaluate and implement strategic options to

achieve and sustain competitive advantage. You

will also continue to develop your studies in

management accounting.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Economics; Business Information

Analysis; Organisational Behaviour; Financial

Accounting for Business

Year 2 Operations and Project Management;

Financial Reporting for Business; Accounting and

Finance for Management; Option module (see the



Year 3/4 Strategic Management OR Strategic

Information Management and Consultancy;

Advanced Accounting for Management Decisions;

Two option modules (see webpage for examples)


N1N4 – 3yrs FT

N1NK – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma


N1NL – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/busaccount2016

Business with Law joint honours BSc(Hons)


This course is designed to meet the growing need

for managers who understand the links between

business activities and legal processes. It will

enable you to gain a broad knowledge of business

with a specialism in law. The course also includes

the option to spend a year working in industry or

on an overseas study exchange.


You will gain a good grounding in core business

disciplines as well as an introduction to law. You

will cover business and management topics

including economics, financial management,

project management and strategic management.

You will also develop your leadership and

management skills. Law topics include an overview

of the English legal system, the law of contract and

company law. You can use the optional placement

year to apply the knowledge and skills you have

gained, as well as to develop new career skills.

Alternatively, you could use the year to undertake

an overseas study exchange.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Business Economics; Organisational

Behaviour; Managing Business Information;

English Legal System and Legal Method


and Project Management; Business option

module; Law of Contract


Year 3/4 Strategic Management; Leadership and

Management; Business option module; Law option

module (see the webpage for examples)


N1M1 – 3yrs FT

N1MC – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma


N1MD – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/buslaw2016

International Business single honours BSc(Hons)


If you aspire to be a leader and decision-maker

in a global business environment, this course

provides an international perspective on business

and management, equipping you with the cultural

knowledge and global vision needed to operate

in an international context. The four-year route

enables you to spend a year studying and/or

working abroad.


You will gain an understanding of the foundations

of general business, with modules in economics,

organisational behaviour and information

management. You will develop your problem-

solving and decision-making skills in the context

of the main business functions, including the

international dimensions of starting and running a

business and working in different cultures. If you

choose the four-year version of this programme,

you will spend a year abroad either studying and/

or on a work placement. The time abroad may be

spent in another European country or on a

different continent.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Managing Business Information;

International Marketing; Business Economics;

Organisational Behaviour

Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; HRM in an

International Context; Culture and International

Business; Option module (see webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 International Business Practice; Strategic

Management / Strategic Information Management

and Consultancy; International Business Operations;

Option module (see the webpage for examples)


N120 – 3yrs FT




Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/intbusiness2016

Human Resource Management single honours BSc(Hons)


This practical business course enables you to

develop your business and management skills

alongside a specialisation in human resource

management (HRM). You will study core business

and HRM disciplines and learn how HRM plays an

essential role in achieving the strategic goals of an

organisation. The course includes an optional work

placement year or study exchange abroad.


You will study modules in core business disciplines

and management skills, including economics and

information management. You will also be

introduced to human resource management,

exploring behavioural issues in modern businesses

and how people work in organisations. You will

study core modules in employee relations,

employment law, organisational learning and

development, international HRM and strategic

HRM. The optional dissertation will develop your

critical, evaluative and independent study skills in

preparation for your future career.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to

Human Resource Management; Managing

Business Information; Business Economics

Year 2 Managing Financial Resources; Employee

Relations; HRM in an International Context; Option

module (see the webpage for examples


Year 3/4 Strategic Human Resource Management;

Regulating the Employment Relationship;

Organisational Learning and Development; Option

module (see the webpage for examples)


N600 – 3yrs FT




Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/hrm2016

Marketing Management single honours BSc(Hons)


If you aspire to become a manager and decision-

maker within marketing, taking the lead role in an

organisation’s marketing strategy, this course is

ideal. It will enable you to understand business as

a whole and how the marketing function works

within it. The course also includes the option to

spend a year working in industry or on an overseas

study exchange.


You will gain a good understanding of a range of

business activities, as well as the marketing

function in modern business and not-for-profit

organisations. You will develop your problem-

solving and decision-making skills. In addition, you

will develop your skills in research techniques by

examining different approaches to market research.

In the final year, you will study more-specific areas

of marketing, such as buyer behaviour and

managing brands, and will gain the ability to

contribute to longer-term marketing strategy.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Managing Marketing Information; Marketing

Principles; Business Economics; Organisational

Behaviour

Year 2 Marketing Strategy and Planning; Market

Research; Managing Financial Resources; Option

module (see webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 Contemporary Marketing; Buyer

Behaviour; Managing Brands; Option module (see

the webpage for examples)


N500 – 3yrs FT

N501 – 4yrs with y ear in industry and Diploma in

Professional Practice

N502 – 4yrs including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/marketing2016

Marketing Communications & Advertising single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in managing the advertising

and communications elements of marketing, this

course is ideal. You will explore general business

studies alongside a range of specialist marketing

communications topics. The course also includes

the option to spend a year working in industry or

on an overseas study exchange.


You will gain a good understanding of a wide

range of business activities and will also study the

marketing function in modern business and

not-for-profit organisations, developing your

problem-solving and decision-making skills. You

will gain the basic knowledge and skills required to

run effective marketing communications

campaigns and to analyse and evaluate their

impact. You will also develop your skil ls in research

techniques by examining different approaches to

market research, and will hone your strategic

thinking and decision-making skills in advertising

and communications.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Managing Marketing Information; Marketing

Principles; Business Economics; Organisational

Behaviour

Year 2 Marketing Communications and Advertising

Planning; Market Research; Managing Financial

Resources; Option module (see the webpage for

examples)


Year 3/4 Contemporary Marketing; Advertising

Strategy and Planning; Interactive Marketing

Communications; Option module (see the



N590 – 3yrs FT

N591 – 4yrs with y ear in industry and Diploma in

Professional Practice

N592 – 4yrs including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/marketingcomms2016



Joint honours combinations...with Business

UCAS Duration 2nd field

Biological Sciences C1N2 3FT p118

Biological Sciences C1NG 4SW p118

Biological Sciences C1NF 4FDN p118

Computing G4N2 3FT p77

Computing G4NF 4SW p77

Computing G4NG 4FDN p77

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4N1 3FT p78

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4NC 4SW p78

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics G4NX 4FDN p78

Economics, Applied LCN1 3FT p81

English Language & Linguistics QHN1 3FT p110

Environmental Management F9N2 3FT p98

Environmental Management F9NF 4FDN p98

Film Studies PHN1 3FT p131

Financial Mathematics G9N1 3FT p124

Financial Mathematics G9NC 4SW p124

Financial Mathematics G9ND 4FDN p124

Geography (BSc) F8NC 3FT p98

Geography (BSc) F8ND 4SW p98

Geography (BSc) F8N1 4/5FDN p98

...with Business


Geography (BA) FWN1 3FT p98

Geography (BA) FVN1 4SW p98

Geography (BA) F851 4/5FDN p98

History VCN1 3FT p106

International Relations LFN1 3FT p106

Mathematics G1N2 3FT p125

Mathematics G1NF 4SW p125

Mathematics G1NG 4/5FDN p125

Media & Communication P351 3FT p131

Media Technology PN31 3FT p128

Media Technology PN3C 4SW p128

Pharmacology B2N1 3FT p120

Pharmacology B2NC 4SW p120

Psychology C8N1 3FT p138

Sociology LHN1 3FT p139

Sport Science C6NC 3FT p121

Sport Science C6N1 4SW p121

Sport Science C6ND 4FDN p121

Television & Video Technology H6N1 3FT p131

Television & Video Technology H6NC 4SW p131

Television & Video Technology P301 4FDN p131

Computing and information systemsOur computing and information systems courses offer you plenty of choice.

You can choose:

• different levels of study to suit you – BSc(Hons), BSc or foundation year;

• ‘classic’ degrees in computer science and information systems, or specialist degrees in areas

such as games technology and network communications;

• single honours courses or joint honours programmes (eg Computing with Business and Cyber

Security & Computer Forensics with Business); and

• a Professional Placement between Years 2 and 3 to gain valuable industry experience.

Whatever route you take, we offer a sound, practical education in computing, and you will learn

to apply the theory to real business problems. Our focus on the modern, applied aspects of

computing and our close links with industry ensure you are well prepared for employment after you

graduate. We invest heavily in the latest hardware and software so that your skills wil l be up to date

– and, in many cases, more advanced than ‘industry standard’.

All single honours computing degrees share the same first-year curriculum. This means that you’ll

gain a broad knowledge of computing and information systems, and will have the opportunity totransfer to another course if you decide to change your area of specialism as a result.

In addition, all our degree courses are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Students using eye-tracker equipment to monitor

how a screen is viewed and assess user behaviour.

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Computing & Mathematics Foundation Year Why choose this course?

If you would like to study computing or

mathematics at Kingston University but are not yet

ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course,

you can include an extra foundation year within

your chosen degree. This gives you an alternative

entry route if you lack traditional qualifications such

as A-levels or if you have non-computing/

non-mathematics A-levels.

This course is taught locally at Kingston College,

where you will benefit from the fri endly, informal

atmosphere of college life before continuing your

study at the University campus.


The foundation year is designed to equip you with

the skills and knowledge to continue on to the

degree of your choice. You will study a broad

introductory programme that enables you to

experience a range of subject areas and gives you

the flexibility to reconsider your degree route if you

wish. Subjects start at an elementary level and

there is a strong emphasis on the development of

practical, investigational and study skills.

Examples of modules

Mathematics; Mathematics for Computing;

Computer Systems; Computer Programming;

Technical Investigation and Skills


UCAS codes for the foundation course route of

each degree are on the relevant course profile

(marked ‘FDN’).

1yr FT

Entry requirements

For full details of entry requirements and other

entry routes, see the course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Science, Engineering and Computing admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/compmathsfdn2016

Computer Science single honours BSc(Hons)


Kingston’s ‘classic’ computer science course

emphasises the software aspect of computing but

also gives you an understanding of the underlying

hardware. Analysis, design and programming are

essential topics, together with subjects such as

databases, networking and operating systems.

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered

Institute for IT.


Our single honours computing courses have a

shared first year, which means it’s possible to

change course once you’ve found what really suits

you. Many of the modules in Years 2 and 3 are

optional, so you can choose subjects to suit your

personal or career interests. We will help you

select groups of option modules to form themes

such as software systems and internet computing.

You will also learn to apply the theory to solve

problems in an industrial or business context.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business

Analysis and Solution Design; Systems Environments

Year 2 Programming 2; Networking and Operating

Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Projects

and their Management

Optional Professional Placement Year

Year 3 Individual Project; Programming 3; Option

modules (eg Dependable Systems; Computer

Vision, Graphics and Image Processing; Advanced

Databases and the Web; User Experience; Internet

Security; IT and Entrepreneurship; Internet

Services and Protocols; Digital Business)


G401 – 3yrs FT

G403 – 4yrs FDN, see above

G400 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

G404 – 5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/compsci2016

Computer Science (Games Programming) single honours BSc(Hons)


This course is designed for future computer

scientists who wish to learn about the development

of computer games from a technical (rather than

artistic) angle. Having an enthusiasm for playing

computer games is a good start, but you will need

to want to find out what is involved in coding and

creating a game. This course is accredited by BCS,

The Chartered Institute for IT.


The core of this degree is computer science:

networking, system analysis and design, and

databases. This is complemented by the specialist

modules taught in our games lab, which will equip

you with the knowledge to enhance your technical

programming skills in areas such as 3D graphics,

animation, artificial intelligence, audio and games

programming and development. After the first year,

you may change to another Computer Science

BSc or Information Systems BSc programme,

ensuring you are on the right course for you.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Object-oriented Programming; Game

Science; Games Technology; Business Analysis

and Solution Design

Year 2 High-level Game Development; Networking

and Operating Systems; Database and UML

Modelling; Option module (from Games or

Computer Science)


Year 3 Game Creation Processes; Individual

Project (Games); Option module (Games); Option

module (Computer Science)


G625 – 3yrs FT

G624 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76


G624 – 5yrs FDN, see p76

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/csgames2016

Computer Science (Network Communications)single honours BSc(Hons)


This course enables you to specialise in networking

and the processes of data communications.

Professionals with skills in these areas are in demand

due to the rapid growth in e-commerce and mobile

multimedia computing. The Faculty is an accredited

Cisco Networking Academy and this course is

accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.





you. Your specialist network communications

studies in Years 2 and 3 cover the core workings

of networks, protocols (the set of rules used to

send and receive messages), and the

interdependent relationship between software and

hardware. You can choose to work in industry for

a year between Years 2 and 3.

Examples of modules


Analysis and Solution Design; System

Environments

Year 2 Programming 2; Networking Concepts;

Database and UML Modelling; Projects and their

Management


Year 3 Individual Project; Internet Services and

Protocols; Programming 3; Option module (eg

Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing;

Advanced Databases and the Web; User

Experience; Internet Security; IT and

Entrepreneurship; Digital Business)


G420 – 3yrs FT


GHK6 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)


Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/csnc2016

Computing with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)


This degree combines a major field in Computing

with a minor field in Business. The Business field

is designed to give you a range of professional

skills plus the ability to use them wi thin a business

context and in solving business problems. The

two fields are particularly complementary as

business strategy is increasingly interlinked with IT

developments. This course is accredited by BCS,

The Chartered Institute for IT.


You will learn about the structure and operation of

computer systems, and how computing

technology can be applied to software engineering

problems and data management. You will use

both large-scale and personal computer systems,

plus the software development techniques

common in industry and research.

Examples of modules


Analysis and Solution Design; Business

Management


Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Managing

Resources


Year 3 Programming 3; Individual Project;

Management Strategy and Operations; Computing

option module


G4N2 – 3yrs FT

G4NG – 4/5yrs FDN, see p76

G4NF – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/compbus2016



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Games Technology single honours BSc(Hons)


This course will equip you with the specialist skills

needed to enter the fast-growing and highly

competitive computer games industry. It explores

a wide range of areas relevant to this

interdisciplinary field: games programming, artificial

intelligence, testing, media, graphics, animation,

mathematics and physics, together with

programming-orientated computer science. This

course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered

Institute for IT.


Computer games technology is highly

interdisciplinary, and a wide variety of skills are

needed. This course focuses on 2D and 3D

graphics, networking, artificial intelligence, low-

and high-level programming, media and technical

programming, plus underpinning game physics

and mathematics.

After Year 1, which is shared with Computer

Science (Games Programming), you may

change to any of the Computer Science BSc or

Information Systems BSc programmes, so that

you can be sure you are on the course that is right

for you.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Object-oriented Programming; Game

Science; Games Technology; Business Analysis

and Solution Design

Year 2 High-level Game Development; 3D

Graphics Programming; Networking and Operating

Systems; Option module


Year 3 Game Creation Processes; Individual

Project (Games Project); Option modules


G690 – 3yrs FT



Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/games2016

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics joint honours BSc(Hons)


Cybercrime is rising, which means that computing

forensics and security specialists are increasingly

valued by government, law enforcement agencies

and businesses. This joint honours course (major

field only, with a minor field in Business)

investigates how computers can be used to

prevent and solve crime. This course is accredited

by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.


The course covers a broad range of computing

techniques and technologies, with a special

emphasis on detecting the misuse of computer

systems via the internet and personal uses. You

will initially study core computing principles and

practice before moving on to the specialised skills

you’ll need for detecting and preventing the abuse

and misuse of computers.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Digital

Forensics: Principles and Practices; Business

Management

Year 2 Computer Forensics and Ethical Hacking;

Network Concepts; Database and UML Modelling;

Management Resources


Year 3 Internet Security; Live and Network

Forensics; Individual Project; Management

Strategy and Operations


G4N1 – 3yrs FT

G4NC – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

G4NX – 4yrs FDN, see p76

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/cyber2016

Information Systems single honours BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course? Today’s information systems are online, use social

media, and explore new ways of communicating.

They are influencing all sectors of the economy, all

organisations, and the ways in which people live

and communicate. This course investigates the

technologies that support these changes and how

people use them to best effect. The course is



The first two years of the course are core and

involve four themes – programming, methodologies,

technologies and environments. They are specially

designed to cover the requirements of both

the QAA Computing benchmarking statement

and the British Computer Society accreditation

requirements. You will undertake practical project-

based exercises in each year, which culminate in an

individual project in the final year. The specialism in

Year 2 is Electronic and Web-based Processes, and

in Year 3, Information Strategy and Management. You can choose to work in industry for a year

between Years 2 and 3.

Examples of modules


Analysis and Solution Design; System Environments

Year 2 Networking and Operating Systems;


Management; Electronic and Web-based

Processes


Year 3 Information Strategy and Management;

Individual Project; Option modules (eg Digital

Business; Advanced Databases and the Web;

Internet Security; User Experience; IT and

Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols)

UCAS codes and durationG565 – 3yrs FT



Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/isbsc2016

Information Systems (Internet Business) single honours BSc(Hons)


E-commerce is now ubiquitous to business,

throughout all sectors of the economy. As a result,

new concepts are emerging that rethink traditional

ideas of economics. This course will develop your

understanding of how information systems

underpin such changes and revolutionise people’s

actions. The course is accredited by BCS, The

Chartered Institute for IT.


The first two years of the course are core and

involve four themes – programming, methodologies,

technologies and environments. They are specially

designed to cover the requirements of both the

QAA Computing benchmarking statement and the

British Computer Society accreditation requirements.

You will undertake practical project-based exercises

each year, which culminate in an individual project in

the final year. Many projects will be for external

clients and are designed to provide the ‘honours

challenge’ expected of graduates in this field.

The specialism in Year 2 is Electronic and Web-based

Processes, and in Year 3 includes Information

Strategy and Management, and Digital Business.

Examples of modules


Analysis and Solution Design; System

Environments

Year 2 Networking and Operating Systems;


Management; Electronic and Web-based Processes


Year 3 Information Strategy and Management;

Digital Business; Individual Project; Option

modules (eg Advanced Databases and the Web;

Internet Security; User Experience; IT and

Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols)


G610 – 3yrs FT



Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/isib2016

Software Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?Kingston’s software engineering programme

examines the tools, techniques and methodologies

that represent the best practice in industry. You

will learn to build software based on a sound

knowledge of the underlying components and the

importance of quality requirements. This course i s






you. Your specialist software engineering studies in

Years 2 and 3 cover areas such as network

software, software quality and computer-aided

software engineering. You can choose to work in

industry for a year between Years 2 and 3.

Examples of modules Year 1 Programming 1; IT Toolbox; Business

Analysis and Solution Design; System Environments


Systems; Database and UML Modelling; Projects

and their Management


Year 3 Individual Project; Programming 3; Dependable

Systems; Option modules (eg Advanced Databases

and the Web; User Experience; Internet Security; IT

and Entrepreneurship; Internet Services and Protocols;

Digital Business)

UCAS codes and durationG601 – 3yrs FT




Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/softwarebsc2016



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EconomicsStudying economics will give you a real understanding of what’s going on in the world around you.

Economics is not just about finance – it’s concerned with real, everyday issues:

• How does inflation affect household spending?

• What will be the economic impact of the policy proposals of different political parties?

• Should entry to museums and galleries be free?

• Under what circumstances might the introduction of minimum wage laws lead to increasedemployment?

• What is the risk that government spending might crowd out investment by private firms?

• What are the long-term effects of population growth and technological progress on economic growth?

f you’re interested in learning the techniques that will help you investigate these and similar

questions, Kingston University offers a friendly, supportive environment in which to study. A key

aspect of our programme is an emphasis on the application of economics rather than just pure

theory – we try to illustrate the applications even in the most theoretical modules.

You don’t need an A-level in maths or economics to study economics at Kingston University,

although we do require GCSE grade C, or above (or equivalent), in maths and English. What we’reooking for is an inquisitive mind, good interpersonal skills, an interest in economic questions and a

desire to find the answers. We’ll teach you the economics; you just need the motivation!

Economics, Applied joint honours BA(Hons)Why choose this course?

Economics is concerned with the production,

consumption and distribution of wealth, and aims

to explain the reasons for and consequences

of decisions made by individuals, households,

firms or governments. This joi nt honours course

enables you to combine your study of economics

with another subject, and includes the opportunity

to study abroad at a partner university in the

second year.


You will study the core topics of economics,

concentrating on applications, communication

skills, problem-solving and related policy-making.

You will also study modules from your other

chosen subject. Examples of the economics

modules you will study are listed on the right.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Becoming an Applied Economist; Applied

Economic Policy, Principles and Methods

Year 2 Applied Economics Quantitatively Treated;

Applied Economic Policy and Principles 1;

Capitalism: History, Ideas and Institutions

Year 3 Working as an Economist; Applied

Economic Policy and Principles 1+; Applied

Economic Policy and Principles 2; Development

Economics; Economics of Organisations and

Strategy; Money, Banking and Financial Markets


See p82

Entry requirements

280–300 UCAS points, depending on combination

(A-level Economics is not mandatory)


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office

Arts and Social Sciences

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/aecon2016

Economics single honours BSc(Hons)




to explain the reasons for, and consequences of,

decisions made by individuals, households, firms

or governments. This degree provides a thorough

grounding in the core topics of economics

and is ideal if you plan to study economics at

postgraduate level.


The course examines the micro and macro core

of economics, together with mathematics and

statistics, and offers a selection of specialist

economics option modules. Your choice of option

modules enables you to determine the breadth

and depth of your studies. Examples of the

modules you will study are listed on the right.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Becoming an Economist; Economic Policy

and Principles; Economics Quantitatively

Treated 1; Capitalism

Year 2 Contemporary Issues in Economics;

Economics Quantitatively Treated 2;

Macroeconomics; Microeconomics

Year 3 Working as an Economist; Advanced

Economic Policy and Principles; Option modules

(eg Development Economics; Econometrics;

Mathematical Economics; Environmental

Economics; International Trade and Finance;

Money, Banking and Financial Markets)


L100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/econ2016



Business Economics single honours BSc(Hons)




to explain the reasons for and the consequences

of decisions made by individuals, households,

firms or governments. This degree focuses on the

economic analysis of business activity, developing

your knowledge of economic theory and how

businesses operate.


In addition to covering core economic and

business-focused modules, you will learn to apply

your maths and IT skills in a business context. A

wide choice of option modules in Year 3 enables

you to choose from a range of specialist topics

involving international considerations or other

contemporary business and development issues.

Examples of the modules you will study are listed

on the right.

Examples of modules


and Principles; Economics Quantitatively Treated 1;

Capitalism

Year 2 Competition and the Firm; Economics

Quantitatively Treated 2; Macroeconomics;

Microeconomics

Year 3 Working as an Economist; Economics

of Organisations and Strategy; Option modules

(eg Development Economics; Econometrics;

International Trade and Finance; Mathematical

Economics; Money, Banking and Financial

Markets; Finance, Risk Management and

Instability; Advanced Economic Policy and

Principles)


L1N1 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/becon2016

Financial Economics single honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?



to explain the reasons for, and consequences

of, decisions made by individuals, households,

firms or governments. This degree focuses on

the economic analysis of finance, developing your

awareness of the interplay and impact of financial

markets, financial instruments and institutions.


You will study core micro- and macroeconomic

concepts together with mathematics and

statistics. You will apply IT and numeric skills to

practical problems; examine the theory, policy and

institutions that constitute the rapidly changing

world of international finance; and focus on

accounting, corporate finance and financial risk

management. Examples of the modules you will

study are listed on the right.

Examples of modules


and Principles; Economics Quantitatively

Treated 1; Capitalism

Year 2 Corporate Finance and Investment;

Economics Quantitatively Treated 2;

Macroeconomics; Microeconomics

Year 3 Working as an Economist; Finance, Risk

Management and Instability; Option modules

(eg Advanced Economic Policy and Principles;

Development Economics; Econometrics;

International Trade and Finance; Mathematical

Economics; Money, Banking and Financial

Markets)



Entry requirements

300 UCAS points



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/fecon2016

Joint honours combinations

Applied Economics and/with...


Business (minor field) LCN1 3FT/6PT p70

French (minor field) L1R1 3FT/6PT p111

International Relations LLD2 3FT/6PT p106

Politics LLC2 3FT/6PT p107

Sociology LL13 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) L1R4 3FT/6PT p112

EducationKingston University is rated among the top education departments in the country, so you can be

confident that you will receive high-quality training and that employers will value your Kingston

University qualification.

• The Guardian newspaper consistently ranks us in the top 15 in their university league table. The

newspaper’s ‘Value Added’ score – which compares students’ individual degree results with their

entry qualifications – also gave us 10 out of 10 in their 2015 university guide.• The National Student Survey, which monitors student satisfaction, has rated the University as

being among the best in the United Kingdom for initial teacher training (ITT).

• We’re regarded as a high-quality training provider by Ofsted (the UK government agency that

monitors teaching standards in education – www.ofsted.gov.uk). Key strengths include our

innovative use of resources, excellent student support and our strong partnership with schools,

including innovative projects that enhance trainees’ skills in teaching disabled pupils, those with

special needs and those who speak English as an additional language, as well as in managing

pupils’ behaviour and teaching them to read.

• We work closely with agencies at the UK’s Department for Education to ensure that our earlyyears courses are relevant and ‘fit for purpose’ in the rapidly changing educational climate.

We attract students from a range of backgrounds – from 18-year-old school leavers to those

seeking a change of career. You will be taught by experienced and committed staff, enjoy excellent

staff–student relationships, and benefit from strong links with schools and early years providers.

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Early Years: Education & Leadership in Practice BA(Hons) top-up


If you already have a foundation degree in early

years, or equivalent, this one-year course offers a

route to a BA(Hons) in Early Years: Education &

Leadership in Practice. It is designed for

practitioners whose roles require the knowledge

and skills necessary to work across professional

disciplines and who wish to progress to Early

Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and/or Qualified

Teacher Status (QTS).


The course covers the following areas: diversity

and equal opportunities; inclusion; critical choices;

liaison with multi-agency/multiprofessional and

other adults; pastoral care; management and

leadership roles and responsibilities; and extended

study – focusing on an issue directly related to the

workplace, with theoretical and practical

underpinning.

Please note: to obtain QTS, you will need to

complete a PGCE after successfully completing

this course.

Examples of modules

Leading Through Transitions; Leadership, Diversity

and Equal Opportunities; Critical Choices for

Leaders; Dissertation (in an aspect of professional

practice)


X112 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with

part-time attendance at Kingston University)

Entry requirements

• FdA in Early Years or Early Years: Leadership &

Management (sector-endorsed)

• 240 CATS points

• Employment in an appropriate setting for at least

16 hours per week for the duration of the course

• Normally 2 years’ experience in an appropriate

setting

Please note that this course does not meet the

criteria for UKBA Tier 4 student visas. For full details

and other entry routes, see the course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/eyeducation2016

Early Years: Leadership & Management foundation degreeWhy choose this course?

If you are working in an early years setting and

would like to gain a level 5 qualification while

developing your leadership and management skills,

this sector-endorsed course enables you to ‘learn

as you earn’ by combining workplace learning

with your studies. It offers the chance to gain an

understanding of leadership and management

within an early years context.


The programme covers the important aspects

of leadership and management that you will

need as an experienced practitioner and/or

manager. It also covers the care, development

and education of young children. A key feature of

the foundation degree qualification is that you gain

academic credit for the learning you gain within

the workplace. This course can also provide a

progression route to an honours degree.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Personal and Professional Development

through Reflective Practice; Child Development,

Observation and Assessment; Child Protection

and Ethical Practices of Working with Children;

Leadership and Management of Identity

Year 2 Historical and International Perspectives of

Early Years Education; Leadership and

Management of the Early Years Setting;

Leadership and Management of the

Organisation; Special Project


XN12 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with

part-time attendance at your chosen partner

college)

Entry requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)




setting




How to apply

Through UCAS, see p145. Please include the

relevant campus code on your application:

Kingston College (K); Newtec (U)

Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/eyleadership2016

Early Years foundation degree


If you are currently working i n an early years setting

and would like to gain a level 5 qualification that

will help your professional progression, this sector-

endorsed course enables you to ‘learn as you

earn’ by combining workplace learning with study

at a local college.


The course curriculum covers all areas of the care

and development of children that are necessary

for working in an early years setting. It offers a

route for key persons, teaching assistants, nursery

nurses, nursery managers, learning support

assistants, childminders and outreach workers.

Examples of modules


through Reflective Practice; Child Development,

Observation and Assessment; Child Protection and

Ethical Practices of Working with Children; Inclusive

Education and Interprofessional Perspectives

Year 2 Historical and International Perspectives of

Early Years Education; Early Years Pedagogy and

Practice; Effective Communication Skills; Special

Project


X110 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with


college)

Entry requirements





setting




How to apply

Through UCAS, see p145. Please include the

relevant campus code on your application:

Brooklands College – Weybridge campus (L);

Kensington and Chelsea College (T); Kingston

College (K); Nescot (O); Newtec (U); Ri chmond

College (R); South Thames College (S); West Thames

College (W); Whitefield Schools and Centre (X)

Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/eyfd2016

Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status BA(Hons)


This course will equip you with the skills and

knowledge to become a highly effective primary

teacher working in the stimulating and dynamic

setting of the primary classroom. It will also provide

you with the opportunity to develop your expertise

in a subject specialism. School experience in

our excellent range of partnership schools is an

integral part of the degree.


You will study all the elements of the National

Curriculum together with your subject specialism.

Pedagogy – the art of teaching – underpins the

degree, giving you opportunities to develop a full

range of professional skills. The skills you gain will

be applied on school experience in each year of

the programme, leading to qualification across the

full primary phase (5 to 11 years of age).

Examples of modules

Year 1 Professional Studies; Subjects: English,

Maths, Science and Technology, Arts and

Humanities, Religious Education and Physical

Education; School Experience; Subject Specialism

Year 2 As Year 1, wi th the subject specialism

continued, a longer school experience and options

available in languages, arts and humanities.

Year 3 As Year 2, wi th the subject specialism

continued, taking the form of a dissertation. The

school experience is longer, and there are options

in arts and humanities, physical education,

languages and educational technology.


XQD3 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

240 UCAS points OR accredited Access course

with passes in three level-3 modules relevant to

National Curriculum OR BTEC National Diploma at

Distinction. For full details and other entry routes,

see the course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/bateach2016

Child Centred Interprofessional Practice foundation degree


This two-year, work-based course is designed to

give meaningful insights into the roles and

responsibilities of your own and allied professions.

It strikes a balance between the theoretical and

practical elements that are shaping the emerging

interprofessional children and young people’s

workforce, helping you to meet the challenges you

face on a daily basis and in the future.


You will reflect upon and evaluate your professional

practice, and will work closely with colleagues in

other professions as they do the same. This will

create a pool of knowledge and understanding

necessary for developing interprofessional

practice and strategies for optimising the welfare,

safeguarding and health of babies, children and

young people.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Children, Young People’s and Families’/

Carers’ Voices in Different Contexts; Perspectives

of Child Development (0–19 years); Practitioners’

Roles and Responsibilities; Communications;

Critical Reflections on Practioner’s Roles and

Responsibilities

Year 2 Children, Young People and Family Law;

Interprofessional Perspectives; Safeguarding

Children and Young People; Critical Decision-

making for Child Protection; Leadership and

Management; Extended Study


L562 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with

part-time attendance at Kingston College)

Entry requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or above OR a background

characterised by practitioner experience at an

appropriate level in a relevant field



• Normally 3 y ears’ experience in an appropriate

setting




How to apply


Please include the relevant campus code on your

application (for Kingston College, this is ‘K’).

Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/childcentredpracticefdn2016

Child Centred Interprofessional Practice BA(Hons) top-up


This one-year course will enable you to top up

your studies to BA(Hons) level. Aimed at anyone

working in any sector of the children’s workforce,

the course is work-based and focuses on children

from birth to 19 years.


This work-based course will give you meaningful

insights into the roles and responsibilities of

your own and allied professions. It strikes a

careful balance between the theoretical and

practical elements that are shaping the emerging

interprofessional children and young people’s

workforce. It will help you to meet the challenges

you face on a daily basis and those you will meet

in the future.

Please note: to obtain Qualified Teacher Status

(QTS), you will need to complete a PGCE after

successfully completing this course.

Examples of modules

Health and Wellbeing; Inclusive Environments for

Interprofessional Practice; Interprofessional Career

Profiling; Dissertation


L953 – 1yr FT (employment-based learning with

10 Friday afternoons and all-day Saturday

attendance at Kingston University)

Entry requirements

• FdA in Child Centred Interprofessional Practice,

plus considerable relevant experience

• 240 CATS points




setting




How to apply


Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/

childcentredpracticetopup2016



Early Years: Teaching & Learning BA(Hons) top-up


This one-year course offers a route to a BA(Hons)

in Early Years: Teaching & Learning for those

who have a foundation degree in early years, or

equivalent. Designed for practitioners who wish

to lead curriculum practice and progress towards

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or Early Years

Teacher Status (EYTS), it balances theory and

practical subjects through a range of rewarding

learning experiences.


This course covers the following areas:

• Effective early years and primary curriculum

practice

• How children learn and develop through play

• Transition from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1

• Aspects of management, current issues in

education and multidisciplinary working

• Inclusive practice

• Assessment for learning

• Creativity across the curriculum

• Planning for critical issues

• The opportunity to research and develop a

particular area of interest

• Extended study focusing on an issue directly

related to the workplace, with theoretical and

practical underpinning

Please note: to obtain QTS, you will need to

complete a PGCE after successfully completing

this course.

Examples of modules

Transition and Transformation; Creativity and

Critical Thinking; Critical Choices for Leaders;

Dissertation (in an aspect of professional practice)




Entry requirements

• FdA in Early Years or Early Years: Leadership &

Management (sector-endorsed)

• 240 CATS points




setting




How to apply


Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/eyteachlearn2016

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice foundation degree


This is an innovative course for practitioners

working with children who are in the Foundation

Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and have

additional learning needs. It will enable you to

progress to level 5 and develop an understanding

of the special educational needs field through a

combination of workplace learning with study at a

local college.


The programme includes theories of child

development, current legislative frameworks

governing practice, multiprofessional perspectives,

and working with families and carers. A key feature

of the foundation degree qualification is that you

gain academic credit for work-based learning.

Examples of modules


through Reflective Practice; Learning, Teaching

and Development in the Field of Special and

Inclusive Education; Inclusive Practice; Child

Protection and Ethical Practices of Working

with Children

Year 2 Effective Communication Skills;

International Systems to Support Learning;

Leadership in the Field of Special and Inclusive

Education; Special Project


X360 – 2yrs FT (employment-based learning with


college)

Entry requirements





setting




How to apply

Through UCAS, see p145. Include the relevant

campus code on your application: Brooklands

College – Weybridge campus (L); Kingston

College (K); Whitefield Schools and Centre (X)

Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/eyspecialed2016

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice BA(Hons) top-upWhy choose this course?

If you already have a relevant foundation degree,

this one-year, work-based top-up route to a

BA(Hons) will enable you to develop the professional

and practical skills and competencies necessary to

respond to the diverse needs of children in early

years, primary and secondary education (in both

schools and other settings/service providers).


You will gain the knowledge and skills required by

practitioners who are working towards: removing

barriers to participation, learning and play; and

enabling inclusion within settings and the community.

The course covers:

• research and theories of learning, development

and assessment;

• regulatory and legislative frameworks around

good practice in areas of curriculum, pedagogy

and the learning environment;

• effective and smooth transition between places,

people and phases of education;

• ethics in interprofessional relationships and

collaborative working; and

• critical and reflective approaches to managing

challenges and leading informed change in the

field.

Please note: to obtain Qualified Teacher Status

(QTS), you will need to complete a PGCE after

successfully completing this course.

Examples of modules

Transition; Enabling Environments; Critical Issues

in the Context of Inclusive Education; Dissertation




Entry requirements

• FdA in Special Educational Needs & Inclusive

Practice

• 240 CATS points




setting




How to apply


Find out more

School of Education

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5145


www.kingston.ac.uk/specialneeds2016

EngineeringEngineering is a rewarding profession with a range of career options. Here at Kingston University,

we can help give you a great start to your engineering career.

Our courses, many of which are accredited by leading professional bodies, offer di fferent routes

into the engineering profession to suit your ambitions and entry qualifications:

• Engineering foundation p88 • Aerospace and aircraft engineering p89

• Automotive and motorsport engineering p92 • Civil engineering and construction p93

• Mechanical engineering p95

Our courses provide a balance between academic theory and practical applications, and you will

benefit from our strong links with industry. As well as advisory boards of professionals that help

develop our course content, many of our staff undertake research or consultancy in industry,

ensuring recent developments are reflected in their teaching. Most of our courses include the

option of a work placement, enabling you to gain valuable industry experience; our specialist staff

can help you find the right vacancy.

Our labs are packed with industry-standard software and equipment, but we have some more-

unique facilities too, including large-scale wind tunnels, a microgravity droptower and a rocket enginepropulsion lab. What’s more, you will have the chance to join student projects like the KU e-Racing

team, who designed and built an electric car for the international Formula Student competition and

an electric bike for the Zero TT. Projects like these enable you to put theory into practice, develop

teamworking and project-management skills – and add industry experience to your CV.

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Aerospace Engineering single honours MEng/BEng(Hons)


Kingston’s degrees in aerospace engineering offer an

innovative curriculum, excellent links with industry and

cutting-edge facilities. Both the MEng and BEng(Hons)

degrees are accredited by the Royal Aeronautical

Society (RAeS). The MEng degree contains an

extra year of advanced-level study and can provide

a faster route to chartered engineer (CEng) status.


MEng and BEng students take the same modules

until the routes diverge in Year 3. You will study a

mix of analytical subjects (eg maths, electronics and

thermodynamics), engineering applications and an

introduction to the profession of engineering. You

will cover specialist topics such as aerodynamics,

structures, dynamics, electronics, control and

computing.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering;

Thermofluids and Mechanical Principles 1; Analytical

Methods, Computing, Electrical and Electronic

Systems; Engineering Design, Materials and

Manufacture 1

Year 2 Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Analytical

Methods; Aerospace Engineering Design and

Project Management; Aerospace Structures,

Materials and Dynamics; Electronic Systems,

Control and Computing

Optional sandwich year: MEng and BEng(Hons)

Year 3/4 Further Aerodynamics, Propulsion and

Computational Techniques; Further Aerospace

Structures, Materials and Dynamics; Business and

Project Management, and Group Design Project

(BEng); Business and Project Management, and

Further Analytical Methods (MEng); Individual

Project (CEng)

Optional sandwich year: MEng

Year 4: MEngEngineering Research Techniques,

Entrepreneurship and Quality Management; Group

Design Project; Aerorospace Systems Engineering;

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Aerospace

Applications OR Aerospace Stress Analysis and

Advanced Materials


MEng: H425 – 4yrs FT; H426 – 5yrs SW

BEng(Hons): H421 – 3yrs FT; H422 – 4yrs SW;

H408 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p88

Entry requirements

MEng: 320 UCAS points

BEng(Hons): 280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aero2016

Aerospace andaircraft engineering

Aerospace Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)


This degree is accredited by the Royal

Aeronautical Society (RAeS) as leading to

incorporated engineer (IEng) status. It combines

theory with practical applications to give you a

thorough technical understanding and high-quality

engineering skills, together with an awareness of

business and management topics.


Subjects such as maths, engineering science and

structural mechanics provide you with a theoretical

background, while engineering design and

applications modules give you the necessary skills.

You will also study specialist aerospace

engineering topics, such as aerodynamics, aircraft

structures, propulsion, maintenance and logistics.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering;

Engineering and Mechanical Principles; Technology

Mathematics, Electronics and Computing;

Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1

Year 2 Aerospace Engineering; Aerospace Design

Methods and Materials; Project Engineering and

Management; Analytical Techniques, Electronics

and Control

Optional sandwich year

Year 3 Individual Project (IEng); Group Project;

Aircraft Systems; Air Transport Economics


H400 – 3yrs FT

H401 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aerobsc2016

Engineering foundation year with pathways in Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Why choose this course? This course is ideal if you would like to join one

of our engineering honours degrees but need

a preparatory period of study. It provides an

alternative entry route if you do not have our

standard entry requirements but have the ability

to succeed at degree-level study. Once you have

successfully completed this course, you can join a

BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) engineering degree of your

choice, dependent on satisfactory grades.


You will study introductory modules in applied

mathematics, engineering mechanics and science

required for later years of your engineering degree.

You will begin to learn to conduct and analyse

engineering experimental work and to use relevant

computing software. You will also be introduced to

fundamental communication and study skills.

Each module is designed to provide you with theopportunity to develop the knowledge and

specific transferable skills that are appropriate for

entry to Year 1 of your chosen engineering

degree course.

NB: For student funding purposes, this is not a

separate, standalone course, but is designed to

form an integral part of a BEng(Hons) degree or

BSc(Hons) degree.

Examples of modules

Year 0 Business, Laboratory and Study Skills;

Engineering Mechanics; Engineering Science;

Technology Mathematics

Years 1, 2 and 3 These modules will be dependent

on the engineering discipline you go on to study at

Kingston University.

UCAS codes and durationH408 – Aerospace Engineering

H208 – Civil Engineering

H308 – Mechanical Engineering

1yr FT

Entry requirements

160 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/engfdn2016

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Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up


If you have completed a Kingston University

aircraft engineering foundation degree or one of

the other Kingston University feeder courses, or

you hold an EASA Cat B aircraft engineering

licence, then this course is the perfect choice for

topping up your qualification to a BSc(Hons).


You will study fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft

performance and will analyse aircraft structures.

You will evaluate materials for aircraft applications

and the fundamental principles of air transport

economics and its application to management

decision-making.

You will also learn about the fundamentals of

project planning and mapping, and will complete

significant group and individual projects on

industry-related topics.

Examples of modules

Aircraft Maintenance Operations; Aerospace

Technology; Air Transport Economics; Individual

Project (Aircraft IEng)


H461 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT

Entry requirements

Kingston University foundation degree in aircraft,

aeronautical or aviation engineering


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aircrafttopup2016

Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)foundation certificate/foundation degree FdEng


These courses are run in partnership with Marshall

Aerospace and Defence Group – one of the UK’s

major aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul

(MRO) organisations. It will train you for a career in

the MRO sector and is taught at Marshall

Aerospace’s AeroAcademy in Cambridge.


You will study the essential facts, concepts,

theories and principles that underpin engineering in

general and aircraft maintenance, repair and

overhaul. In particular, you will look at:

• the aircraft maintenance and overhaul industry;

• the roles, responsibilities and legal obligations of

aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul

engineers, and the effects of them exercising

their engineering judgement;

• typical aircraft systems;

• aircraft manuals and documentation, how they

are used and how to use them correctly and

effectively; and

• the need for ensuring a clean worki ng

environment, to follow all safety precautions and

to have a responsible attitude in respect of flight

safety and airworthiness of aircraft.

You will also gain important communication skills,

including both oral and technical report writing.

Examples of modules

Year 0 (foundation certificate/introductory year)

Engineering Fundamentals; Aircraft Materials,

Maintenance and Workshop; Aviation Industry

Work Skills; Introduction to Aircraft

Year 1 (FdEng) Electrical Engineering and

Science; Electronic Engineering and Science;

Mechanical Engineering Principles and Practice;

Aircraft Engineering Principles

Year 2 (FdEng) Aircraft Mechanical; Aircraft

Electrical and Avionics; Aircraft Propulsion and

Performance; Management in the MRO I ndustry


Foundation certificate/introductory year: H403 –

1yr FT; FdEng: H411 – 2yrs FT

Entry requirements

• Foundation certificate/introductory year: 80

UCAS points

• FdEng: 160 UCAS points

Please note: Due to site security restrictions and

student visa regulations, we are unable to accept

students who require a Tier 4 visa.


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


For general course enquires, email:

[email protected]

www.kingston.ac.uk/aircraftmaintenance2016

Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Trainingfoundation degree FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up


This exciting foundation degree provides the

opportunity to gain a recognised higher education

qualification while acquiring the knowledge and

some of the skills you will need to become a pilot.

On successful completion of the foundation

degree, you can top up to a BSc(Hons) degree.


The curriculum is based around the theoretical

training undertaken by student commercial pilots.

It covers a broad range of subjects across the

areas of science, technology and professional

practice – from fundamental engineering concepts

to operational procedures and air law.

Examples of modules

Year 1 PPL Ground School Training; Aviation

Studies Mathematics and Science; ATPL Aircraft

General Knowledge and Instrumentation;

Operational Procedures, Air Law and

Communications

Year 2 Meteorology; Navigation; Aircraft Principles

of Flight, Performance and Mass and Balance;

Human Performance and Flight Planning

Year 3 (optional BSc top-up year) Aerospace

Technology; Air Transport Economics; Airline

Operations and Scheduling; Individual Project

(Aviation Studies)


FdEng: H460 – 2yrs FT

BSc(Hons) top-up: H461 – 1yr FT; 2yrs PT

Entry requirements

• FdEng: 200 UCAS points

• BSc(Hons) top-up: FdEng Aviation Studies


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aviation2016

Aircraft Engineering foundation course


This course is designed to prepare you for higher

education and progression onto the Aircraft

Engineering BSc(Hons) and our other aerospace and

aircraft engineering courses. It will give you an insight

into how aircraft fly, how they are controlled and the

operation of aircraft engines and power systems.


This course, which is taught at KLM UK

Engineering in Norwich, will develop your

knowledge and understanding of mathematics,

physics, electrical engineering and academic skills

needed for progression onto the Aircraft

Engineering BSc(Hons). To provide interest, and a

link to aircraft and aircraft maintenance

engineering, there are two modules (50 per cent of

the course) that focus on flight and aircraft

systems. The first looks at aerodynamics and

flight, flight controls and aircraft flight instruments,

and the second looks at aircraft engines and

hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical power systems.

Together, these two modules will give you a good

insight into how aircraft function.

Please note: this course is specifically designed to

prepare you for higher education study and is not

linked to EASA Part-66 or EASA approved.

Examples of modules

Aircraft Engineering Fundamentals; Aircraft and

Flight; Aircraft Power Systems; Work Practices and

Study Skills


4G49 – 1yr FT

Campus code: G – KLM UK Engineering, Norwich

Entry requirements

160 UCAS points

Please note: Due to UKBA regulations, we are

unable to accept students that require a Tier 4 visa.


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aircraftfdn2016

Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technologysingle honours MEng/BEng(Hons)


These courses are ideal if you are interested in the

design, construction and operation of aircraft but

would like to extend your study of aerospace

engineering beyond the atmosphere and up into

space. Both degrees are accredited by the Royal

Aeronautical Society as leading to chartered

engineer (CEng) status.


These two courses are similar to the Aerospace

Engineering degrees but include specialist topics in

Years 2, 3 and 4. They introduce the basic

concepts of astronautics and space flight before

providing in-depth coverage of space systems and

space mission design.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Aerospace and Space

Engineering; Thermofluids and Mechanical

Principles; Analytical Methods, Computing,

Electrical and Electronic Systems; Engineering

Design, Materials and Manufacture 1

Year 2 Aerospace and Space Engineering, Design

and Project Management; Electronic Systems,

Control and Computing; Aerospace Structures,

Materials and Dynamics; Aerodynamics, Propulsion

and Analytical Methods


Year 3 Space Vehicle Design; Business and

Project Management, and Group Design Project

(BEng only); Individual Project (CEng); Further

Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Computational

Techniques OR Further Aerospace Structures,

Materials and Dynamics


Year 4: MEng Engineering Research Techniques,

Entrepreneurship and Quality Management; Space

Mission Analysis and Design; Group Design

Project; Further Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Aero-elasticity OR Aerospace Systems Engineering





Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/astro2016

Aircraft Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in a career in aircraft

engineering maintenance and would rise to the

challenge of signing-off aircraft as fit to fly, this

programme is ideal. Students who successfully

complete and satisfy the EASA requirements of the

course can apply for an EASA aircraft maintenance

licence after a further period of work experience.


You will gain hands-on experience of aircraft

component and equipment replacement,

inspection, condition monitoring and fault

diagnosis and rectification. You will also develop

an understanding of the work environment and

legal requirements relating to the operation of

commercial aircraft. In addition, the course is

supported with academic modules to ease y our

transition to higher education and help your

personal development. Other modules cover

engineering fundamentals, aerodynamics, aircraft

systems and engines, digital systems and air

transport economics. In the final year, you will

complete a capstone individual project.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Mathematics and Physics for Practitioner

Engineers; Electrical Engineering Fundamentals;

Aerodynamics and Aircraft Electronic and Digital

Systems; Higher Education Study Skills and

Personal Development

Year 2 Aircraft Material, Hardware and

Maintenance; Aircraft and their Systems; Practical

Engineering Skills and CAD; Professional Practice

for Aircraft Engineers

Year 3 Turbine Engines and Thermodynamics;

Aircraft Maintenance Practices; Individual Project

(Aircraft IEng); Air Transport Economics


4Q58 – 3yrs FT

Campus codes:

C – Newcastle Aviation Academy

Z – Cardiff and Vale College (ICAT)

Please note: Due to UKBA restrictions, overseas

students can only apply to the routes based at

campus C or Z.

Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/aircraft2016



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Civil Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?

This BSc(Hons) leads to incorporated engineer

status with the Institution of Civil Engineers or the

Institution of Structural Engineers. It enables you to

progress to become an incorporated civil or

structural engineer dealing with the practical

aspects of translating a design into reality through

drawings, schedules, materials selection and

control of the work on site.


Year 1 introduces fundamental engineering

concepts and design, structures, engineering

mathematics, professional practice, computing

and sustainability issues. Year 2 includes extensive

work with construction materials, sustainable

design, structures, surveying and geotechnics,

with fieldwork in engineering surveying and

geotechnics. Year 3 introduces water engineering,

geotechnical design, building engineering and

contractual procedures. You will also carry out an

individual project and will take part in the major

design exercise with peers from other civil

engineering and construction courses.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Fluid and Soil Mechanics; Technology

Mathematics and Computing; Engineering

Materials and Structural Mechanics; Sustainable

Construction and Design

Year 2 Geotechnics and Hydraulics; Site and

Engineering Surveying; Construction Materials and

Structural Analysis; Project and Business

Management


Year 3 Civil Engineering Design; Sustainable

Infrastructure and Environment; Building and

Environmental Engineering; Individual Project and

Research Methods


H202 – 3yrs FT

H205 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/civilbsc2016

Civil engineeringand construction

Civil Engineering single honours BEng(Hons)


Civil engineers deal with the design and

construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels,

dams, bridges and water supply or sewage

systems. This course enables you to progress and

qualify as a chartered civil or structural engineer,

and provides a strong base of high-quality

technical abilities together with good management

and personal skills.


You will develop your skills in engineering science,

materials, structures, engineering drawing and

communication, mathematics, computing, civil

engineering design, construction and sustainable

issues. Civil engineering subjects include water

engineering, geotechnics, structures, surveying

and project management. You will also learn about

construction materials and will undertake an

individual project as well as a major design

exercise with your peers from the other civil

engineering and construction courses.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Fluid and Soil Mechanics; Engineering

Mathematics and Computing; Structures and

Engineering Materials; Sustainable Construction

and Design

Year 2 Hydraulic and Geotechnical Engineering 1;

Engineering Surveying; Structural Engineering 1

and Construction Materials; Project and Business

Management


Year 3 Hydraulic and Geotechnical Engineering 2;

Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment;

Structural Engineering 2 and Group Design;

Individual Project and Research Methods


H200 – 3yrs FT; 4yrs PT (Years 2 and 3 only)

H201 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/civilbeng2016

Motorsport Engineering /

Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) single honours BSc(Hons)


Motorsport engineering is an exciting branch of

automotive engineering. The two pathways of this

programme have been developed to meet the specific

demands of the motorsport industry and will give you

the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding

of the relevant technologies and innovations.


The curriculum offers a combination of traditional

lectures and practical laboratory sessions,

complemented by modules that aim to develop

your communication, self-management, teamwork

and leadership skills. Early stages introduce

general engineering concepts, such as structural

mechanics, materials, applied science and

engineering mathematics. You then explore

specialist motorsport subjects, such as the design

of engine, chassis, suspension and braking

systems and aerodynamics.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Engineering Application and Practice;

Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1;


Mathematics, Electronics and Computing

Year 2 Project Engineering and Management;

Analytical Techniques, Electronics and Control;

Design Methods and Materials; Engine and Vehicle

Technology (Motorsport pathway only); Motorcycle

Systems Technology (Motorcycle pathway only)


Year 3 Business Management and Quality

Systems; Individual Project; Industrial Group

Project; Racecar Design and Analysis (Motorsport

pathway only); Motorcycle Design and Analysis

(Motorcycle pathway only)


H337 – 3yrs FT

H338 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/motorsports2016

Automotive Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)


Automotive engineers design, test and develop

vehicles and/or components from concept through

to production, and are involved in improving the

vehicle in response to customer feedback. This

course is ideal if you would like a career within the

automotive industry and to develop a

comprehensive range of related skills.


Subjects such as maths, engineering science and

structural mechanics will provide you with a

theoretical background, while engineering design

modules teach complementary skills. Specialist

automotive modules cover different engine and

transmission types, braking, steering and chassis

systems. Project modules will enable you to study

a particular area in greater depth.

Examples of modules


Engineering Design, Materials and

Manufacture 1; Engineering and Mechanical

Principles; Technology Mathematics, Electronics

and Computing



Design Methods and Materials; Automotive

Systems Engineering




Project; Vehicle Design and Technology


H330 – 3yrs FT

H394 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/auto2016

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Mechanicalengineering

Mechanical Engineering single honours BSc(Hons)


This course combines theory with practical

applications to give you the opportunity to gain a

thorough technical understanding and

high-quality engineering skills, together with sound

management and personal skills.


Subjects such as mathematics, mechanical

science and thermofluids will provide you with a

theoretical background; while subjects such as

engineering design and computer-aided

engineering will give you the necessary technical

skills. You will also gain knowledge of professional

practice, project engineering and business

applications.

Examples of modules


Engineering Design, Materials and Manufacture 1;


Mathematics, Electronics and Computing



Design Methods and Materials; Solid Mechanics

and Thermofluids




Project; Computer-aided Engineering and

Mechatronics


H302 – 3yrs FT

H305 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mechbsc2016

Mechanical Engineering single honours MEng/BEng(Hons)


Mechanical engineering degrees explore the

processes by which mechanical products and

systems are designed and manufactured. Kingston

University’s programmes provide a strong base in

technical, management and personal skills.


MEng and BEng students take the same modules

until the routes diverge in Year 3. The MEng contains

an extra year of advanced-level study. Both courses

cover the technical and non-technical subjects that

underpin mechanical engineering practices. You will

study applied mechanics, fluid mechanics,

thermodynamics, electronics, control and

computing. You will also have the chance to extend

your maths and project management abilities and

your understanding of the business world.

The BEng will meet, in part, the exemplifying

academic benchmark requirements for registration

as a chartered engineer and students will need to

complete an approved format of further learning

pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC. The

BEng will also automatically meet the exemplifying

academic benchmark requirements for registration

as an incorporated engineer (IEng).

The MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic

benchmark requirements for registration as a

chartered engineer (CEng). Details of further learning

and all accredited degrees can be found on the

IMechE website: www.imeche.org/accrediteddegrees

Examples of modules


Thermofluid and Mechanical Principles 1; Analytical

Methods, Computing, Electrical and Electronic

Systems; Engineering Design, Materials and

Manufacture 1

Year 2 Thermofluid and Mechanical Systems 2;

Electronic Systems, Control and Computing;

Project Engineering and Management; Engineering

Design, Materials and Manufacture 2


Year 3 Mechatronics, Dynamics and Control;

Individual Project; Thermofluid and Mechanical

Systems 3; Business Management and Quality

Systems (BEng); CAE with CFD and Mathematical

Modelling (MEng)


Year 4/5: MEng Mechanical Group Project;

Engineering Research Techniques,

Entrepreneurship and Quality Management;

Advanced Stress Analysis and Materials;

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineering

Applications





Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mech2016

Construction Management single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in becoming a construction

manager, ensuring that projects are completed on

time, to budget and to a specified quality, this

course is ideal. It combines an emphasis on

management with a grounding in the technical

aspects of construction and engineering.


Year 1 introduces fundamental engineering

concepts and design, structures, engineering

mathematics, professional practice, computing

and sustainability issues. Year 2 includes extensive

work with construction materials, sustainable

design, structures, surveying and geotechnics,

with fieldwork in engineering surveying and

geotechnics. Year 3 develops the k nowledge and

application of site practice and management,

building and environmental engineering and

contractual procedures. You will also carry out an

individual project and take part in design exercises

with peers from other civil engineering and

construction courses.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Building Construction and Geotechnics;

Professional Practice and Management;

Sustainable Construction and Design;

Construction Mathematics and Mechanics

Year 2 Construction Business and Law; Site and

Engineering Surveying; Materials, Design and

Procedures; Project and Business Management


Year 3 Site Practice and Management;

Contractual Procedures; Building and

Environmental Engineering; Individual Project and

Research Methods


K251 – 3yrs FT

K252 – 4yrs SW

Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/construct2016



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Geography, geology andthe environmentGet to know the world around you.

We offer courses covering:

• Geography • Geology

• Environmental sciences • Hazards and disasters• Sustainable development

Our flexible courses provide plenty of opportunity for you to explore your par ticular area of

interest, and you can study some of our courses with a minor field in Business (see p70).

Our strong industry links and active international research activities across the subject area

ensure that teaching remains innovative, exciting and industry-relevant. For example, we

have links to practitioners in the emergency and disaster management field, such as the

RNLI, Tearfund and Fire and Rescue New South Wales, and the researchers in our geology

research centres are developing innovative analytical techniques.

Fieldwork is a fundamental aspect of our courses, giving you the opportunity to put theory

into practice and test your skills in different environments. Field trips bring your studies to lifeand teach you important skills and techniques that you will carry forward into your career.

Science Foundation Year Why choose this course?

If you would like to study a science subject at

Kingston University but are not yet ready to join the

first year of a BSc(Hons) course, you can include

an extra foundation year within your chosen

degree. This gives you an alternative entry route if

you lack traditional qualifications such as A-levels,

if you are a mature student, or if you have

non-science-based A-levels.

This course is taught at Kingston College (with the

exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will

benefit from the friendly, informal atmosphere of

college life before continuing your study at the

University campus. See the course webpage for

details.


Throughout the foundation year, you will study a

range of subjects that underpin subsequent study

in the first year of y our degree and beyond. The

broad scope of subjects will allow y ou to study a

range of areas and, in some instances, allow

flexibility of choice of intended degree route.

Subjects start at an elementary level and there is a

strong emphasis on the development of practical

investigational and study skills. Subjects studied

are determined by your choice of degree route.

Examples of modules

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics for Science

• Sport Science

• Earth Sciences and the Environment

• Computer Systems

• Computer Programming

• Scientific Investigation and Skills


See the individual course entry for codes for the

foundation route of your chosen subject. UCAS

codes for the foundation route are marked as ‘FDN’.

1yr FT

Entry requirements



How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/scifdn2016

Environmental Hazards & Disaster Managementsingle honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in studying the causes of

environmental hazards, such as earthquakes,

volcanoes, hurricanes and tsunamis, and how we

plan for related emergencies and manage the

effects, this course is ideal.


You will follow four key themes of study – natural

hazard science; human science; disaster

management; and emergency planning –

alongside skills and techniques modules, eg

fieldwork, data gathering, presentation and

research. Experience of geographical information

systems, remote sensing and fieldwork will equip

you with specialist skills used to monitor and

forecast natural hazards. You will also develop

your knowledge of disaster risk reduction.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Global Geology: Processes and Hazards;

Digital Earth and Geographical Analysis;

Understanding the Environment; Investigating

the Earth and Environment

Year 2 Disaster Risk Reduction; Geomorphology

and Atmospheric Systems; Geophysical Hazards

and Field Techniques; Analysis and Display of

Spatial Data

Year 3 Professional Training for Disaster

Management; GIS for Natural Hazards and the

Natural Environment; Disaster Management;

Research Project and Contemporary Issues


F810 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

F811 – 4yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements

Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on

qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/ehdm2016

Environmental Management single honours BSc(Hons)


This course explores our environment and

discovers how humans interact with environmental

systems, and how these systems can be managed

sustainably. You will learn a variety of

environmental management tools and methods,

and will see how they can be applied in business,

government and planning at global, regional and

local levels.


You will study the concepts of environmental

science and essential scientific investigation

techniques, focusing on human interaction with the

environment, including the use of resources and

response to natural hazards. You will develop your

environmental investigation, monitoring and

management skills, and will study modules in

sustainability and environmental change.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;

Introducing Human Geography; Understanding the

Environment; Investigating the Earth and

Environment

Year 2 Sustainable Development Theory and

Practice; Design and Management of Projects

(with Statistics); Option modules (eg Principles of

Ecology; Land, Water and the Environment;

Geomorphology and Sedimentary Environments;

Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial

Analysis)


Year 3 Research Project; The Challenge of Cli mate

Change; Option modules (eg Development

Geographies; Land and Water Resources

Management; Biodiversity and Conservation; GIS

for People and Environments; GIS for Hazards and

the Natural Environment)


N235 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

N230 – 4yrs SW

F850 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/envman2016



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Environmental Science single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in the challenges associated

with climate change, development pressures,

water resources and environmental pollution, this

course is ideal. You will learn to understand,

monitor and evaluate the Earth’s environmental

systems, and predict, manage and respond to

environmental challenges on global, regional and

local scales.


The course introduces you to the concepts of

environmental science and important scientific

investigation techniques. You will study the

processes that operate within environmental

systems and cause change, along with the ways

in which people have used the environment in the

past and the present. In addition, you will learn to

make accurate observations of the environment in

the laboratory and in the field, and to evaluate

your findings.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Global

Geology: Processes and Hazards; Digital Earth

and Spatial Analysis; Investigating the Earth and

Environment

Year 2 Principles of Ecology; Sustainable

Development Theory and Practice; Design and

Management of Projects (with Statistics); Land,

Water and the Environment


Year 3 Research Project; Land and Water

Resources Management; Option modules (eg

Development Geographies; The Challenge of

Climate Change; Biodiversity and Conservation)



F901 – 4yrs SW

F908 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p97

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/envsci2016

Environmental Management with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)


Studying the environment in combination with

Business will give you a unique set of skills that are

highly relevant to the development and success of

contemporary society. Your understanding of

environmental systems and human interaction with

the environment will be complemented by skills

needed by industry and business.


You will gain essential environmental knowledge

and skills in the first year. In the second and third

years, you will also study modules from your

Business field of study.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;

Investigating the Earth and Environment;

Understanding the Environment; Business

Management



(with Statistics); Managing Resources; Option

modules (eg Principles of Ecology; Land, Water

and the Environment; Geomorphology and

Sedimentary Environments)



Change; Management Strategy and Operations;

Option modules (eg Development Geographies;

Land and Water Resources Management;

Biodiversity and Conservation)


F9N2 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

F9NF – 4yrs SW

F850 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p97

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/envmanbus2016

Geography single honours/joint honours BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons)


This flexible programme provides a challenging and

thought-provoking exploration of the world in which

we live. You will examine the interaction between

human and physical processes and practices.

There is plenty of opportunity to put theory into

practice through fieldwork at home and overseas.

You can also study Geography as a joint honours

with a minor field in Business, see p100.


You will acquire a thorough foundation in human

and physical geography, plus an understanding

of the Earth and its environments, and important

contemporary geographical concerns. You will

also study modules from your chosen pathway

from Year 2. Both pathways offer a more in-

depth understanding of important contemporary

geographical concerns, and you will develop your

research, evaluative and practical skills through

field studies at home and overseas. They also

extend and deepen your knowledge of applications

in geographical information systems.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Introducing

Human Geography; Investigating the Earth and

Environment; Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis

Year 2 Design and Management of Projects (with

GIS); Geographical Concepts and Methodologies

Option modules (eg Principles of Ecology; Land,

Water and the Environment; Geomorphology

and Sedimentary Environments; Social and

Cultural Geography; Contours of Global

Capitalism; Regional Geographies)



Change (BSc pathway only); Development

Geographies (BA pathway only); Option modules

(eg Land and Water Resources Management;

Biodiversity and Conservation; Urban

Geographies; Global Rural Geographies; The

Challenge of Climate Change (BA pathway only);

Development Geographies (BSc pathway only))


Single honours:

L700 – 3yrs FT BA(Hons); 6yrs PT

F800 – 3yrs FT BSc(Hons); 6yrs PT

F808 – 4yrs FDN BSc(Hons), see p97;

F801 – 4yrs SW BSc(Hons);

F803 – 4yrs SW BA(Hons)

Joint honours: see p100

Entry requirements


qualifications, and on joint honours combination


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


twww.kingston.ac.uk/geog2016

Geography, Human single honours BA(Hons)


This course provides an inspired window on the

modern world. It is ideal if you are interested in the

socio-economic aspects of geography, engaging

with real life and real lives to examine and ultimately

seek solutions to a range of human problems. An

emphasis on practical fieldwork offers plenty of

scope to travel both in the UK and overseas.


This course enables you to explore key

geographical concerns and seek solutions that

make a difference, while acquiring skills in data-

handling and analysis, communication, and time

and task management.

You will acquire a thorough foundation in human

geography and insight into the concerns of

humanity in our globalised world. Year 2 will

provide an in-depth understanding of important

contemporary geographical concerns, and will

develop your research, evaluative and practical

skills through field studies at home and overseas.

Year 3 enables you to specialise and develop

further through an independent dissertation,

diverse modules and international fieldwork.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introducing Human Geography; Regional

Geographies; Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;

Investigating the Earth and Environment

Year 2 Design and Management of Projects (with

GIS); Geographical Concepts and Methodologies;

Social and Cultural Geographies; Contours of

Global Capitalism


Year 3 Research Project; Development Geographies;

Urban Geographies; Global Rural Geographies


L702 – 3yrs FT

L703 – 4yrs FDN, see p97

L704 – 4yrs SW

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply

FT through UCAS, see p145

Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/hgeog2016

Geography, Physical single honours BSc(Hons)


This course provi des a sound understanding of

the challenges facing physical geography’s

sub-disciplines and how to apply these to

real-world problems. Key themes include the

causes and implications of climate change, and

sustainability issues such as the preservation of

biodiversity. An emphasis on practical fieldwork

offers scope to travel in the UK and abroad.


This course allows you to explore key geographical

concerns in the physical environment – and seek

solutions – while acquiring skills in data-handling

and analysis, communication, and time and task

management. You will gain a sound understanding

of the evolution of physical landscapes, earth-

forming processes and the relationship between

terrestrial, hydrological and atmospheric

components of earth systems. You will study the

antecedents of modern physical geography by

investigating global landscapes past and present.

You will acquire a thorough foundation in physical

geography, an in-depth understanding of

important geographical concerns, and you will

develop your research, evaluative and practical

skills through field studies at home and overseas.

Year 3 enables you to specialise and develop

further through an independent dissertation,

diverse modules and international fieldwork.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Understanding the Environment; Digital

Earth and Spatial Analysis; Investigating the Earth

and Environment; Global Geology: Processes

and Hazards

Year 2 Design and Management of Projects;

Cartography, Remote Sensing and Data Analysis;

Optional modules (eg Principals of Ecology; Land,

Water and the Environment; Geomorphology and

Sedimentary Environments)

Year 3 Research Project; Challenge of Climate

Change; Optional modules (eg Land and Water

Resources Management; Biodiversity and

Conservation; GIS for Hazards and the Natural

Environment)


F840 – 3yrs FT

F804 – 4yrs SW

FV40 – 4yrs FDN, see p97

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


twww.kingston.ac.uk/physicalgeog2016



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Geology single honours BSc(Hons)


Geology explores the processes that have

shaped the Earth through its 4,600million-year

history, and uses the rock record to unravel that

history. Our Geology degree provides a sound

training in the core theory and skills of the pure

and applied aspects of the subject, with great

emphasis on fieldwork.


You will learn about the internal structure of

the Earth, ie how plate tectonics work, how

igneous and metamorphic rocks are f ormed,

how sedimentary basins evolve, and how natural

resources are identified and exploited. Laboratory

work and fieldwork, both in the UK and overseas,

are a fundamental part of the curriculum in all years.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Global Geology: Processes and Hazards;

Understanding the Environment; Rocks, Fossils

and Earth History; Investigating the Earth and

Environment

Year 2 From Core to Crust; Geomorphology and

Sedimentary Environments; Earth Resources;

Structural Geology and Field Techniques

Year 3 Our Changing Planet; Applied Geoscience;

Advanced Geological Fieldwork; Research Project

and Contemporary Issues



F608 – 4yrs FDN, see p97

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/geol2016

Sustainable Development single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are keen to help improve the future for ourplanet and its people, this course is ideal. You will

study people and societies and their interactions

with our environment and resources. As well as

evaluating current practice, you will explore

alternative solutions to development so that good

living standards are achieved without damaging

the Earth’s environment.


Initially, you will study the Earth’s physical

environments, their development and their

relationship to people and cultures. You will

develop a diverse range of knowledge and practical

skills that will allow you to analyse and understand

these relationships and begin to apply these

skills to solve increasingly complex sustainability

challenges. You will investigate the political,

economic and cultural influences on development

processes and, through fieldwork and practical

examples, you will test your knowledge on real-

world examples in a range of geographical settings.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis;Investigating the Earth and Environment;

Understanding the Environment; Introducing

Human Geography



(with Statistics); Option modules (eg Principles of

Ecology; Land, Water and the Environment;

Analysis and Display of Spatial Data; Social and

Cultural Geographies; Regional Geographies;

Contours of Global Capitalism)


Year 3 Research Project; Development

Geographies; Option modules (eg The Challenge

of Climate Change; Land and Water Resources

Management; Biodiversity and Conservation; GIS

for People and Environments; Global Rural

Geographies; Urban Geographies)


DK44 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PTDK4K – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/susdev2016


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Business BSc (minor field) F8NC 3FT p70

Business BSc (minor field) F8ND 4SW p70

Business BSc (minor field) F8N1 4/5FDN p70

Business BA (minor field) FWN1 3FT p70

Business BA (minor field) FVN1 4SW p70

Business BA (minor field) F851 4/5FDN p70

Kasbah du Toubkal field centre, Imlil, in the

Atlas mountains, Morocco field trip

Health and social care sciencesWhether you would like to train as a midwife, nurse, paramedic, physiotherapist, radiographer

or social worker, our courses combine practical experience with a university education to

prepare you for a rewarding career.

Our health and social care courses are taught through a unique partnership between

Kingston University and St George’s, University of London (a medical university integrated

with a teaching hospital), offering access to the very best from two different but

complementary institutions. You will benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to teaching,bringing health and social care students together to learn with and from each other; and will

learn from experienced tutors, many of whom combine their teaching with work in practice.

Innovative teaching techniques such as e-learning, virtual environments and simulated clinical

scenarios, as well as state-of-the-art medical facilities, will help you gain the skil ls and

knowledge to become a confident, effective health or social care professional; while our

pioneering research enriches both our teaching and the student experience.

By working closely with the health and social care professions, we are able to ensure that you

receive a relevant, interprofessional education and a valued qualification. We offer a range ofpractice learning opportunities, giving you real, first-hand experience of working with patients.

Through this experience, you can gain the applied knowledge, skills and confidence needed

to become a competent practitioner.

See also: Biomedical Science, p118; Exercise, Nutrition & Health, p119; Pharmacy, p136

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Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons)


This course will prepare you to meet the

challenges of a modern career in midwifery as well

as the complexities of 21st-century healthcare. It is

ideal for women and men with a mature,

open-minded approach, good interpersonal skills

and empathy. On successful completion, you will

be eligible for entry onto the Nursing and Midwifery

Council register as a qualified midwife.

Important: This course is only open to UK and

EU/EEA citizens. You must be eligible for a UK

Department of Health bursary to apply for this

programme. EU students who are eligible for only

the tuition fee element of the bursary may apply.


You will study a wide range of subjects that

provide the scientific knowledge base for

midwifery practice, such as biological science

applied to midwifery practice; public health and

health promotion; women’s health and illness;

professional, ethical and legal issues; and research.

You will be exposed to a variety of educational

strategies and practice settings, and encouraged

to view learning as a lifelong process. Reflection is

emphasised throughout the course to enhance the

integration of theory and practice.

You will receive support in arranging midwifery

practice experience outside of the local area

(nationally and internationally).

Examples of modules

Year 1 Birth as a Life Event; Introduction to

Professional Practice; Foundation for Biosciences

in Childbearing; From Embryo to Neonate

Year 2 Women’s Health and Illness; Principles of

Research; Public Health and Childbearing;

Dimensions of Health and Midwifery Practice

Year 3 Midwife as a Professional; Facilitating

Women-centred Care; Comparative Maternity

Care; Improving Practice through Research


B720 – 156 weeks FT

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points

This course is only open to UK and EU/EEA citizens.


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions team


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733


www.kingston.ac.uk/midwifery2016

Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?

This 78-week course is designed for registered

nurses with an adult nursing qualification who

would like to gain the knowledge, skills and values

necessary to register as a midwife on the Nursing

and Midwifery Council’s professional register. It will

prepare you to meet both the challenges of a

modern career in midwifery and the complexities of

21st-century healthcare.


EU/EEA citizens.


You will study a wide range of subjects that

provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery

practice, such as biological science related to

midwifery practice; social and political context to

maternity care; professional, legal and ethical

issues; and research.

You will be exposed to a variety of educational

strategies and practice settings, and encouraged

to view learning as a lifelong process. Reflection is

emphasised throughout the course.

Clinical experience will be offered within local NHS

trusts and the surrounding community. We aim to

co-ordinate your clinical placements to reflect the

modules studied, integrating theory and practice.

Examples of modules

Transition to Midwifery Practice; Social and

Political Context of Midwifery Care; Midwifery and

Complicated Childbearing; Effective Midwifery

Practice; Improving Practice through Research

UCAS code and duration

4K56 – 78 weeks FT

Entry requirements

Registration as an adult nurse (RNA) on the NMC

professional register for nurses, midwives and

health visitors; plus evidence of diploma-level study

(minimum of 120 credits at level 5)



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions team


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733


www.kingston.ac.uk/midwiferyrn2016

Nursing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons)

with pathways in adult nursing, child nursing, learning disability nursing and mental health nursing


These programmes* provide the theoretical

knowledge and practical experience needed to

register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery

Council. They are ideal if you have the potential to

contribute to, and lead in, frontline and specialist

nursing roles. You can choose to study one of four

nursing fields: adult nursing, child nursing, learning

disability nursing or mental health nursing.


EU/EEA citizens. You must be eligible for a UK

Department of Health bursary to apply for this

programme. EU students who are self-funding or

funded by health authorities in their own country

may also apply.


In the first year you will be introduced to the

foundations of nursing and healthcare. In the

second year you will look at the context of nursing

within a variety of client groups. General nursing

topics are studied alongside subjects tailored to

your specific pathway. In your final year you will

carry out a research dissertation on a subject of

special interest.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Science for Nursing; Foundations of

Nursing (field-specific)

Year 2 Needs Assessment in Nursing;

Implementation and Evaluation of Nursing

Care (field-specific)

Year 3 Leadership, Management and

Teamworking; Complexities of Nursing (field

specific); Developing Nursing Practice through

Research and Innovation

*Please note: we are currently in the process of

refreshing and revalidating our BSc(Hons) nursing

programme. Please check the course webpage for

the latest information for September 2016 entry.


B740 – Adult Nursing

B732 – Children’s Nursing

B763 – Learning Disability Nursing

B765 – Mental Health Nursing

3yrs FT

Entry requirements

240–280 UCAS points



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions team


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5733


www.kingston.ac.uk/nursingbsc2016

Breast Imaging foundation degree FdSc awarded by the University of London


This course is designed for assistant radiography

practitioners in mammography who work in a

breast screening unit and undertake

mammographic procedures in the NHS breast

screening programme (BSP). Assistant

practitioners working outside the NHS BSP are

also eligible for the course if they have access to a

suitable number of mammograms.


This course has been designed in partnership with

the breast screening education centres at St

George’s Hospital, South West London Breast

Screening Service, and The Jarvis Breast

Screening Centre, Guildford. It covers the clinical

skills needed to undertake routine and assessment

mammography on a range of client types, and will

foster skills in decision-making and problem-

solving, as well as communication and

interpersonal skills, enabling you to cope with the

diverse needs of the population.

You will study eight modules over five weeks,

starting with one weeks’ contact teaching at either

The Jarvis Centre or St George’s, after which you

will undertake workplace, online and distance-

learning activities.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to the Workplace; Foundation

to Clinical Skills Supporting Assessment

Techniques; Foundation to Clinical Skills in

Mammography; Development of Mammography

Competencies

Year 2 Application of Mammography Practice;

Promotion of Health Awareness and Performance

of Specialist Views Supporting Triple Assessment;

Management of Challenging Situations

Duration

2yrs FT with PT attendance at St George’s, South

West London Breast Screening Service or The

Jarvis Breast Screening Centre

Entry requirements

For full details, see the St George’s, University of

London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/study/

undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/breast-

imaging-foundation-degree/entry-criteria

How to apply

Apply direct to St George’s, University of London

– see details below or visit www.sgul.ac.uk/study/

undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/breast-

imaging-foundation-degree/application

Find out more

Judi Curtis, senior lecturer


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2504


www.kingston.ac.uk/breastimagingfdn2016

Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of London


This degree, awarded by the University of London,

provides the theoretical knowledge and practical

experience you will need for a career as a

physiotherapist. Once you have successfully

completed the course, you will be eligible to apply

for membership of the Chartered Society of

Physiotherapy and for registration with the Health

and Care Professions Council.


You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary

for clinical practice, developing assessment and

treatment skills. You will study the relevant

concepts, principles and theories of anatomy,

physiology, movement studies, therapeutic

exercise, electrophysical modalities and health

promotion. You will develop clinical reasoning and

critical evaluation in relation to current practice.

Clinical work placements enable you to explore

and integrate your knowledge and skills.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme;

Assessment, Structure and Function (subjects

include applied anatomy, biomechanics,

movement analysis); Pathology, Health Promotion

and Rehabilitation (subjects include applied

pathology and key physiotherapy treatment skills);

Factors Influencing Physiotherapy Practice

(subjects include social aspects of healthcare and

an introduction to critical appraisal)

Year 2 Management of Musculoskeletal,

Neurological and Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction;

Integrating Clinical Concepts; Research Methods;

Practice placements

Year 3 Critical Reflection and Reasoning;

Interprofessional Debate/Management;

Physiotherapy in Context; Research in Practice;

Practice placements; Preparation for future

employment


B160 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements



undergraduate/undergraduate-courses/

physiotherapy-bsc-hons/entry-criteria

How to apply

Through UCAS to St George’s, University of

London (institution code S49), see p145

Find out more

Student recruitment team

St George’s, University of London

T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333


www.kingston.ac.uk/physiotherapy2016

Radiography, Diagnostic BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of LondonWhy choose this course?

If you are interested in the application of science

and technology in a caring environment, this

degree, awarded by the University of London, is

ideal. Using sophisticated equipment to produce

high-quality clinical images of the internal structure

and workings of the human body, you will learn to

detect and monitor disease processes and the

effects of trauma.


Your studies will be split approximately 50/50

between academic study and clinical practice

placements. The course covers the core themes of

biological sciences, physical sciences and

radiographic science and practice, together with

specialist modules relevant to diagnostic radiography

(eg skeletal and visceral imaging). Clinical education

is provided in a variety of hospitals, with additional

placements at specialist sites.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme

(IFP); Science and Technology 1; Skeletal and

Visceral Imaging 1; Personal and Professional

Development 1

Year 2 Practice Placement: Introduction to

Practice; Science and Technology 2; Skeletal and

Visceral Imaging 2; Personal and Professional

Development 2; Practice Placement: Application

of Skills

Year 3 Practice Placement: Specialist Procedures;

Practice Placement: Competence and Practice;

Integrated Radiography; Research project;

Personal and Professional Development 3


B821 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




radiography-diagnostic-bsc-hons/entry-criteria

International applicants will be considered.

How to apply



Find out more



T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333


www.kingston.ac.uk/radiographyd2015



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Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) awarded by the University of London


Therapeutic radiographers are responsible for the

planning and delivery of radiotherapy to patients with

cancer, and are involved in their physical and

emotional wellbeing. If you have an interest in using

the latest science and technology in the fight against

cancer and would like a hospital-based career with

substantial patient contact, this course is ideal.


Your studies will be split approximately 50/50

between academic study at the University and

clinical practice placements. The course covers

the core themes of biological and physical

sciences, together with specialist modules relevant

to therapeutic radiography (eg oncology,

radiotherapy practice and cancer care). Practice

placements are provided by the Royal Marsden

NHS Foundation Trust (Chelsea or Sutton) or the

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation

Trust (Guildford).

Examples of modules

Year 1 Interprofessional Foundation Programme;

Radiotherapy and Oncology 1; Personal and

Professional Development 1; Science and

Technology 1

Year 2 Practice Placement: Introduction to Practice;

Treatment Planning; Radiotherapy and Oncology 2;

Personal and Professional Development 2; Practice

Placement: Application of Skills

Year 3 Practice Placement: Competence and

Practice; Radiotherapy and Oncology 3; Research

Project; Personal and Professional Development 3


B822 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements




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International applicants will be considered.

How to apply



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T: +44 (0)20 8725 2333


www.kingston.ac.uk/radiographyt2016

Social Work BA(Hons)


This established and reputable course offers

practice-led preparation for qualified social work

across the range of service users and settings.

You will benefit from high standards of social work

training, plus state-of-the-art skills development

facilities and strong relationships with local social

work agencies, enabling you to enjoy challenging

and rewarding practice placements.


In Year 1 you will develop your practical skills using

the simulation and recording facilities of our

Practice Learning Suite. You will also gain a

grounding in ethics, diversity, psychology,

sociology, social policy and law for social work

practice. In Year 2 you will explore social work

methods and models of reflective practice while

undertaking a 70-day block practice placement.

This will be supported by learning about

assessment, intervention, evaluation, safeguarding,

law and the more-challenging aspects of ethics

and identity. You will study best practice with

adults and children and families, while engaging

with specialist areas such as mental health,

disability, adoption and fostering, substance

misuse, young offenders and domestic violence. In

your final year you will undertake a 100-day block

practice placement, while your academic study will

keep you abreast of current developments in law

and diversity. Your studies will culminate in a

capstone study on a specialist practice area of

your choice.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Readiness for Direct Practice; Human

Development, Relationships and Social Contexts;

Working with Ethics and Diversity in Social Work

Practice; The Practice Context: Law and Social

Policy for Social Work

Year 2 First Practice Placement; Practice Skills and

Methods: Assessment and Intervention; Knowledge

for Practice 1; Knowledge for Practice 2

Year 3 Final Practice Placement; Contemporary

Social Work Practice; Extended Practice Study

(Capstone)


L501 – 3yrs FT

(An employment-based route is also available for

students working in a social care setting who are

being sponsored by their employer.)

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points; demonstrable practical experience


course webpage.

How to apply


Candidates for the employment-based route should

apply direct to Kingston University (see below).

Find out more

Admissions team


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5731


www.kingston.ac.uk/socialwork2016

Working with Children & Young People BA(Hons)


This course is ideal if you would like to work with

children, young people and their families, but are

not sure which career pathway to choose; eg social

work, early years, nursing, youth justice or teaching.

You will learn different approaches to working

creatively and positively with children, young

people, families and carers, and put them into

practice in our innovative Practice Learning Suite.


You will learn theories and concepts of human

growth, development and life transitions, and will

gain awareness of ethics and diversity. You will

develop an understanding of the different

professionals and services for children and young

people. In Year 2 you will develop an in-depth

social pedagogic knowledge and an understanding

of children’s law and rights, as well as the

importance of safeguarding. You will also have the

opportunity for practice in relevant settings or an

exchange with a European institution. In Year 3,

the modules will inform your future career through

work placement opportunities and development of

a deep understanding of the systems that affect

children’s lives. The course also provides

opportunities for volunteering, practical field trips

and placements, which may either be international

or local.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Working with Children and Young People:

Professional Roles and Contexts; Human

Development within Different Relationships and

Social Contexts; Working with Ethics and Diversity

in Professional Practice; Developing the Personal

and Professional Self

Year 2 Children and Young People: Rights and

Responsibilities; Interprofessional Perspectives:

Safeguarding and Critical Decision Making for

Children and Young People; Social Pedagogy;

Practice Experience: Local and International

Contexts

Year 3 Systems around the Child; Specialist

practice placement; Working with Children and

Young People: Capstone project


L590 – 3yrs FT

Entry requirements

240 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions team


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5731


www.kingston.ac.uk/youngpeople2016

History and politicsIf you’re keen to find out more about the world around you, how the past influences the

present, and how power is organised and expressed, these courses will interest you.

Our history, politics, international relations and human rights courses are complementary,

interdisciplinary subjects that explore society and human behaviour. They place a particular

focus on people, cultures and societies, and governments. A key aspect of our programmes

is an emphasis on the application of theory – we try to illustrate the applications even in themost theoretical modules.

You’ll be taught by truly inspirational people. Many of our staff combine teaching with work in

practice. Staff include, for example, leading human rights lawyers and campaign managers for

non-governmental organisations, and historical advisers for television programmes. We also have

a strong involvement in national, European and international research networks and collaborations.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting activities, including

attending guest lectures by eminent historians and political figures, as well as field trips to

explore London’s literary and historical context (from the artwork in the National Portrait

Gallery, to the periodical collection in the University of London’s Senate House Library, forexample); its political forums, such as the Houses of Parliament, the law courts and the offices

of major media organisations; and the headquarters of some of the world’s biggest PR and

campaigning companies, organisations and charities.

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Politics joint honours BA(Hons)


Politics is fundamentally about power, the ways in

which it is organised and expressed, and the way

it flows throughout society. This joint honours

course explores questions related to power and

politics, such as the tension between freedom and

equality, ethics and obligations, the nature of war

and terrorism, and the development of human

rights. (See p108 for joint honours options.)


The course examines classical and contemporary

political theory and ideology, key issues and

processes in British and European government and

politics, alongside an area studies focus on states

in Latin America and the Middle East. You wi ll

engage in theoretical investigations, exploration of

‘real-life’ political issues and comparative studies of

political systems. You will be provided with

employability and academic skills support, and will

undertake a research project in the final year.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Another World is Possible; The UK’s

Political History and I nstitutions

Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Securing Human

Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues; Option

modules (eg International Relations and Global

Governance; Criminality, Deviance and the State in

Early Modern Britain and Europe; Latin America:

Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising; Sl avery and

Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)

Year 3 Advanced Research Project (Extended);

Option modules (eg Beatles to Blair: Britain since

1960; Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right,

1918–present; Britain, the US and the World in

the Twentieth Century; Cold War, Hot War: the

Politics of the Middle East; Crimes of the

Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human

Rights; Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity;

Human Rights and Political Violence; Identity,

Culture, Politics)


See p108

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/politics2016

Politics & International Relations single honours BA(Hons)


This course will develop your critical understanding

of global political issues. Whether the focus is at

individual, local, national, regional or global level,

similar questions arise concerning who gets what,

when, how, why and where. Related questions of

power, justice, human rights, order, conflict,

legitimacy and accountability are considered at a

theoretical level and in discussion of real-life events.


This course explores political theories and

ideologies, government, international political

issues and ideas about human rights. There is a

particular focus on area studies, with the

opportunity to study European, Latin American,

Middle Eastern and Balkan politics in detail. The

course begins by providing a broad introduction to

key political ideas, issues and processes, providing

a foundation for more-specialised study in the

second and third years. You will be provided with



Examples of modules

Year 1 Another World is Possible; Introduction to

International Relations; Introduction to Human

Rights; The UK’s Political History and Institutions

Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Criminality,

Deviance and the State in Early Modern Britain and

Europe; Securing Human Rights: Contemporary

Themes and Issues

Year 3 Advanced Research Project (Extended);

Option modules (eg Genocide and Crimes Against

Humanity; Human Rights and Political Violence;

Beatles to Blair: Britain since 1960; Britain, Europe

and the Extreme Right, 1918–present)



Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/politicsintrelations2016

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International Relations joint honours BSc(Hons)


International relations explores power at a global

level and examines the ways in which states and

societies co-operate and come into conflict in the

international system – international politics affects

almost every aspect of our lives. This joint honours

course enables you to learn more about our place

in a fast-globalising world and consider how we

might begin to improve things. (See p108 for joint

honours options.)


You will examine international relations theory,

nationalism, the state and the historical evolution of

the international system, alongside processes of

globalisation that have influenced that evolution.

By examining specific case studies and learning

about the political characteristics of key regions

(Europe, the Middle East and Latin America), you

will find out how international problems can be

analysed and understood. You will also be

introduced to some of the key institutions that

provide governance and help to develop

international law (eg the United Nations, the World

Bank, the European Union and the International

Criminal Court). You will be provided with



Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to International Relations;

Another World is Possible

Year 2 Modern Political Thought; Securing Human

Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues. Option

modules (eg International Relations and Global

Governance; Criminality, Deviance and the State in

Early Modern Britain and Europe; Latin America:

Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising; Sl avery and

Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)

Year 3 Advanced Research Project/Advanced

Research Project (Extended); Option modules (eg

Beatles to Blair: Britain since 1960; Britain, Europe

and the Extreme Right, 1918–present; Britain, the

US and the World in the Twentieth Century; Cold

War, Hot War: the Politics of the Middle East;

Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State

and Human Rights; Genocide and Crimes Against

Humanity; Human Rights and Political Violence;

Identity, Culture, Politics)


See p108

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/intrelations2016

History single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This course is ideal if you are interested in the history

of the modern world and how the past influences the

present. It explores the history of many countries

and covers many different histories: of people,

cultures and societies, and of states and

governments. You can study history as a single or

joint honours degree (see p108 for joint honours

options).


You will be able to study the history of a wide

range of countries, including British, European,

American and international history. You will also

explore a variety of topics and periods, including

the French Revolution; the Holocaust; women’s

history; the Early Modern period; the history of

slavery, race and identity; the meeting of Eastern

and Western cultures; British imperialism; and the

history of society and of ordinary people’s liv es in

Britain and other countries. There are also

opportunities to learn a language, study abroad

and/or gain work experience.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Birth of the Modern Era: Britain and

Europe, 1500–1800; Chaplin to Churchill: Britain,

1901–1959; Private Lives, Public Roles: Sex,

Society and Identity in History; World History

Year 2 Life among the Victorians: Researching and

Writing 19th Century British History; The World at

War 1914–1918: Global Perspectives on the First

World War; Modern Political Thought; Option

modules (choose 5; see the webpage for examples)

Year 3 Capstone: an e-journal; Researching and

Writing your Dissertation; Option modules

(choose 2; see the webpage for examples)


Single honours: V100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT


Entry requirements

Single honours: 280 UCAS points

Joint honours: 280–320, depending on combination


course webpage.

Apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/history2016

Human Rights joint honours BSc(Hons)


Human rights are deeply contested and have

provoked intense debate on intervention, foreign

aid, global inequality and the nature of the recent

War on Terror. This joint honours course enables

you to explore global issues of human rights and

their history, and to examine how they can best be

enforced and defended. (See p108 for joint

honours options.)


You will study human rights as theory and as

practice, both domestically and internationally. You

will learn about the different types of ri ghts that

exist and how they have emerged over the past

250 years. As human rights is a constantly

developing field, much of the course is also

dedicated to examining how the struggle for

human rights is evident in the present day – in

global campaigning movements, in activities of

international organisations and non-governmental

organisations, and in emerging violent conflicts.

You will be provided with employability and

academic skills support, and will undertake a

research project in the final year.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Human Rights; Another World

is Possible: Order and Revolution in Political Ideology

Year 2 Securing Human Rights: Contemporary

Themes and Issues; Option modules (eg Criminality,

Deviance and the State in Early Modern Britain and

Europe; International Relations and Global

Governance; Latin America: Power, Politics and El

Pueblo Rising; Modern Political Thought; Slavery

and Emancipation; Voices of Contemporary Europe)

Year 3 Advanced Research Project; Option

module (eg Advanced Research Project

(Extended); Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right

1918–present; Britain, US and the World in the

Twentieth Century; Cold War, Hot War: the Politics

of the Middle East; Crimes of the Powerful:

Corporations, the State and Human Rights;

Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity; Critical

Perspectives on Politics; Human Rights and

Political Violence; Identity, Culture, Politics)


See p108

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/humanrights2016



History and/with...


Business (minor field) VCN1 3FT/6PT p70

Creative Writing WV81 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology LV31 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WV41 3FT/6PT p130

English Literature QV31 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies PV31 3FT/6PT p131

Human Rights VL12 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations VLC2 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism VP15 3FT/6PT p111

Politics VLD2 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) V1C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) VC18 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing V1P4 3FT/6PT p111

Sociology VL13 3FT/6PT p139

Human Rights and/with...


Creative Writing WL82 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology LLH2 3FT/6PT p138

English Language & Linguistics QLH2 3FT/6PT p110

History VL12 3FT/6PT p106Journalism LP25 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication LPF3 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology (minor field) L2CV 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) LC28 3FT/6PT p138

Sociology LL23 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) L2RK 3FT/6PT p112

International Relations and/with...


Business (minor field) LFN1 3FT/6PT p70

Criminology ML92 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WLK2 3FT/6PT p130

Economics, Applied LLD2 3FT/6PT p81

English Language & Linguistics QLJ2 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature QL3G 3FT/6PT p110

French (minor field) L2RC 3FT/6PT p111

History VLC2 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism LPF5 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication LP2H 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology (minor field) L2CW 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) LCF8 3FT/6PT p138

Sociology LLF3 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) L2RL 3FT/6PT p112

Television & New Broadcasting Media LP2J 3FT/6PT p131

Politics and/with...


Criminology LLJ2 3FT/6PT p138

Economics, Applied LLC2 3FT/6PT p81

English Literature QLHG 3FT/6PT p110

History VLD2 3FT/6PT p106Journalism PL52 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication PLH2 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology (minor field) L2C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) LCG8 3FT/6PT p138

Sociology LLG3 3FT/6PT p139

Television & New Broadcasting Media LPFH 3FT/6PT p131


Journalism, language and literatureIf you’re interested in exploring English literature, creative writing, journalism, publishing,

linguistics or languages, we offer lively courses taught by experts from academia and industry.

While humanities programmes traditionally focus on either theory (ie literary and cultural

studies and linguistics) or practice (creative writing, languages and journalism), at Kingston

University, our courses provide an exciting mix of each. You’ll learn to think creatively, analyse

different perspectives, evaluate problems, frame an argument, write well and present yourideas effectively – all of which are important skills for life and work.

Our academics are committed to ensuring you are challenged, inspired and encouraged

while at Kingston University. The teaching team includes award-winning poets, novelists

and playwrights, together with well-respected journalists, literary critics and academics who

have a range of research interests and expertise in professional practice. This combination of

academics and practitioners provides a stimulating, intellectual atmosphere.

Extracurricular events include conferences, research seminars, talks, readings and screenings

by University staff, visiting academics and industry professionals such as writers, poets

and journalists. Past visitors include Sebastian Faulks, Will Self, Hilary Mantel, Luke Lewisfrom the NME , and Channel 4 news anchor Jon Snow, as well as visiting lecturers ranging

from those at the beginning of their publishing careers, to established eminent li terary and

language scholars.

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Journalism single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This course will equip you to practise and

understand the role of multimedia journalism in the

contemporary world. It will develop your writing

skills and nose for news, and provides a forum for

analysis and debate of all issues in the modern

media. It will enable you to become an effective

journalist across a range of platforms. You can

study journalism as a single or joint honours (see

p112 for possible course combinations).


By studying journalism at Kingston University, you

will learn to write hard news, reviews and features

while developing your understanding of the

news-making process and the nature and

structure of the media industry. You will also

engage with current political, ethical and legal

debates affecting journalism.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Practical Journalism 1; Thinking About

Journalism 1; Digital Journalism; Journalism in the

Wider World

Year 2 Practical Journalism 2; Digital Detectives:

Data Journalism; Journalism in History and

Literature; Journalism Research Paper; Magazine

Journalism; Multimedia Journalism Project

Year 3 Journalism, Ethics and the Industry;

Practical Journalism 3; Dissertation; Special Study:

Covering Conflict; Journalistic Freedom, the Law

and Regulation; Literary Journalism and War;

Politics, Media Management and the Culture of

Spin; The Truth-Seekers – Investigative Journalism

from Pulitzer to Palast; Journalism Specialisms

(Arts and Entertainment; Business; Fashion or

Sport)


Single honours: P500 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Joint honours: See p112

Entry requirements

320 UCAS points – to include 3 A-levels (ABB,

General Studies not accepted), or equivalent; plus

GCSE English (B or above) and GCSE Maths (C or

above)


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/journalism2016

French joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)


Studying French will enhance your employability

and open up career opportunities. This French

minor field will enable you to develop your French

language skills to a high level while also studying

another subject (see p112 for joint honours

options). A key feature is the chance to spend a

period abroad during your second or third year.


As well as developing your competence in

speaking, writing, reading and listening to French,

you will increase your knowledge and

understanding of cultural issues. You will practise a

range of professional language techniques, such

as translating, liaison interpreting and report

writing. You can choose to spend a period abroad

in one of our partner universities in France and gain

the unique experience of participating in French

academic and cultural life.

Examples of modules

Year 1 French Language & Culture 1; Introduction

to French Identities; Modules from your other

chosen subject

Year 2 French Language & Culture 2; Modules

from your other chosen subject

Year 3 French Language & Culture 3; Modules



See p112

Entry requirements

Please see your chosen major field for the total

number of UCAS tariff points required; to include 80

UCAS points at A-level French or 40 UCAS points

at AS-level French or GCSE French grade A*–B.


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/french2016

Publishing joint honours BA(Hons)


This course will provide the historical, cultural

and contemporary context needed to understand

publishing’s place in today’s world. It will equip

you with the cutting-edge business, content and

creative skills required for publishing practice

across diverse media and markets. (See p112 for

joint honours options.)


You will be introduced to the contemporary

publishing scene and the skills required to make

professional-standard publications. Core modules

cover publishing as a business; selecting,

evaluating and editing content; and project

management. You will practise real-world

publishing tasks and develop a project online. You

will cover the fundamentals of communicating and

adding value through design, and practise the

effective copywriting and digital communication

skills required to build communities and markets

for published products. Core modules in Year 3

enable you to put learning into practice through

work placements, as well as the opportunity to

hone your teamworking skills as you design,

produce and promote a multi-format publication in

association with Kingston University Press.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to the Business of Publishing;

Acquiring, Creating and Developing Content;

Practical Publishing 1 – Process and Project

Management; The Evolution of Publishing

Year 2 Strategic Marketing and Sales;

Contemporary Critical Issues; Practical

Publishing 2 – Print and Digital Design and

Production; The Business of Magazine Publishing

Year 3 Ethics, Dilemmas and Legal Issues;

Practical Publishing 3 – Work Placement; Special

Study: Researching Publishing Archives; Practical

Publishing Project; Publishing Dissertation


See p112

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/publishingba2016

Creative Writing joint honours BA(Hons)


This joint honours course enables you to explore a

wide variety of different types of writing – from the

classic to the contemporary – while discovering

and developing the writer within you. You will gain

a thorough insight into the process of writing from

our teaching team, which includes award-winning

published authors. (See p112 for j oint honours

options.)


You will study the work and commentary of other

writers, practise writing in a variety of literary and

professional forms, and develop skills in writing,

review, criticism and co-operative discussion. You

will develop transferable skills in prose, poetry and

scriptwriting, and will have the opportunity to

produce a major piece of writing f or publication.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Creative Writing; Writing

that Works

Year 2 The Craft of Poetry and Prose; Write,

Action: Introduction to Dramatic Writing;

Independent Creative Writing

Year 3 Creative Writing Dissertation Project;

Experiments with Form; Special Study modules (eg

Get a Life: Forms of (Auto)Biography; Narrative

Techniques in Popular Fiction; Poetry: Experiments

and Innovations; Scriptwriting)


See p112

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/creativewriting2016

English Language & Linguistics joint honours BA(Hons)


This joint honours course explores the fascinating

workings of language in real-world contexts, with

specific reference to English and its variations.

It is designed to develop your ability to describe

language at different levels and analyse spoken,

written and multimodal communication in everyday

and institutional settings, media and advertising,

and digital environments. (See p112 for joint

honours options.)


You will be introduced to the systematic study of

language as a mental grammar and to its

paramount role in communication. You will

investigate the complex relationship between

language and culture and society by observing and

critically reflecting upon your own experience as a

language user and learner. You will discover how

we are able to make sense of words and sentences

and meaning in context, whether they are spoken

or written. In addition, you will have the opportunity

to analyse literary texts, consider whether a

language is learnt or acquired, engage in research

projects, and undertake independent study under

the guidance of specialist teaching staff.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Language; Introduction to

Communication

Year 2 Sociolinguistics; Language in Context;

Psycholinguistics

Year 3 English Language Dissertation Project; World

Interactions; Special Study: Narrative; Special Study:

Language and Emotion; Special Study: Meaning;

Special Study: Discourse and Social Media


See p112

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/englang2016

English Literature single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This stimulating course provides the opportunity to

study a range of English literature – f rom Chaucer,through Shakespeare and the Victorian novel,

to contemporary British, American and global

literatures. The cutting-edge curriculum focuses

on questions of culture and identity, and provides

the chance to pursue creative projects in art, film,

creative writing and digital media. (See p112 for



You will be introduced to a wide range of literary

texts and will explore literature within the social,

cultural, critical and political contexts in which it

was created. You will learn to analyse a range of

texts from different historical periods and critical

perspectives. You will also improve your ability to

articulate your ideas clearly and to write

argumentative and analytical essays about literature.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Popular Fiction; Debates in Literature;

Reading and Interpretation; Great Books?

Year 2 Late Medieval to Early Modern Literature;

18th-century Literature and Romanticism; Victorian

to Modernist Literature; 20th- to 21st-century

Literature; Locating Literature/Speaking Subjects;

Independent Research Skills

Year 3 English Literature: Global Literatures;

Theory in Practice; Dissertation; Special Study

modules (eg Early Modern London: Gender,

Culture and International Exchange; Images of

Love and Sex in Medieval and Renaissance; Iris

Murdoch and the Novel of Ideas; Jane Austen;

Monsters: Theory, Fiction, Culture; Other

Victorians: Sex, Crime and Empire; Shakespeare

and Renaissance Drama; Writing and Environment;

Writing Women in the 20th and 21st Century)


Single honours: Q300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Joint honours: See p112

Entry requirements


Joint honours: 300–320 UCAS points, depending

on combination


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/englit2016



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Spanish joint honours (minor field) BA(Hons)


Studying Spanish will enhance your employability

and open up career opportunities. This Spanish

minor field enables you to develop your Spanish

language skills to a high level while also studying

another subject (see below for joint honours

options). A key feature is the chance to spend a

period abroad during your second or third year.


As well as developing your competence in

speaking, writing, reading and listening to Spanish,

you will increase your knowledge and

understanding of cultural issues. You will practise a

range of professional language techniques, such

as translating, liaison interpreting and report

writing. You can choose to spend a period abroad

in one of our partner universities in Spain and gain

the unique experience of participating in Spanish

academic and cultural life.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Spanish Language & Culture 1;

Introduction to Hispanic Identities; Modules from

your other chosen subject

Year 2 Spanish Language & Culture 2; Modules


Year 3 Spanish Language & Culture 3; Modules



See below

Entry requirements

Please see your chosen major field for the UCAS

tariff points required; to include 80 UCAS points at

A-level Spanish or 40 UCAS points at AS-level

French or GCSE Spanish grade A*–B. For full

details and other entry routes, see the course

webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/spanish2016

Joint honours combinationsCreative Writing and/with...


Criminology WL83 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WW84 3FT/6PT p130

English Language & Linguistics WQ83 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature WQV3 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies WP83 3FT/6PT p131

History WV81 3FT/6PT p106

Human Rights WL82 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism WP85 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication WPV3 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology (minor field) W8C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) WC88 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing W8P4 3FT/6PT p111

Television & New Broadcasting Media WPW3 3FT/6PT p131

English Language & Linguistics and/with...


Business (minor field) QHN1 3FT/6PT p70

Creative Writing WQ83 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology LQ33 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WQ43 3FT/6PT p130

Economics, Applied LQ13 3FT/6PT p81

English Literature QH90 3FT/6PT p110

French (minor field) Q3RC 3FT/6PT p111

Human Rights QLH2 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations QLJ2 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism QP35 3FT/6PT p111

Psychology (minor field) Q3C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) QC38 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing QP34 3FT/6PT p111

Sociology QL33 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) Q3RL 3FT/6PT p112

Television & New Broadcasting Media QPH3 3FT/6PT p131

English Literature and/with...


Creative Writing WQV3 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology LQH3 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WQK3 3FT/6PT p130

English Language & Linguistics QH90 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies QPJ3 3FT/6PT p131

French (minor field) Q3RD 3FT/6PT p111

History QV31 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations QL3G 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism QPH5 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication QP3H 3FT/6PT p131

Politics QLHG 3FT/6PT p107

Publishing Q3P4 3FT/6PT p111

Sociology QL3H 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) Q3RK 3FT/6PT p112

Television & New Broadcasting Media QP3J 3FT/6PT p131

...with French (minor field)


Drama W4R1 3FT/6PT p130

Economics, Applied L1R1 3FT/6PT p81

English Language & Linguistics Q3RC 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature Q3RD 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies W6R1 3FT/6PT p131

International Relations L2RC 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism P5R1 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication P3R1 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology C8R1 3FT/6PT p138

Journalism and/with...


Creative Writing WP85 3FT/6PT p110

English Language & Linguistics QP35 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature QPH5 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies PP35 3FT/6PT p131

French (minor field) P5R1 3FT/6PT p111

History VP15 3FT/6PT p106

Human Rights LP25 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations LPF5 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication PP53 3FT/6PT p131

Politics PL52 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) P5C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) PC58 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing P5P4 3FT/6PT p111

Publishing and/with...


Criminology W8P4 3FT/6PT p138

English Language & Linguistics QP34 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature Q3P4 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies P3P4 3FT/6PT p131

History V1P4 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism P5P4 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication PP34 3FT/6PT p131

Television & New Broadcasting Media PP43 3FT/6PT p131

...with Spanish (minor field)


Criminology MR94 3FT/6PT p138

Economics, Applied L1R4 3FT/6PT p81

English Language & Linguistics Q3RL 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature Q3RK 3FT/6PT p110

Human Rights L2RK 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations L2RL 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication P3R4 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology C8R4 3FT/6PT p138

Law The University’s law degrees provide an excellent start to a career, whether you want to

become a lawyer, work in legal aspects of business, or use your transferable skills to

enter other professions. In addition, we offer a Real Estate Management course, which is

ideal for those wishing to pursue a career as a chartered surveyor.

Kingston Law School has a great reputation for developing law-related skills – we were

the first university in England to embed law skills into our teaching and assessment – soyour understanding of law will be achieved through practical as well as theoretical

studies. For example, you will practise advising and p resenting to clients, be part of a

mooting process (a moot is effectively a mock trial in which teams of students debate

legal argument) and practise your law skills in our mock courtroom. You will also have

the opportunity to practise and perfect your legal skills by taking part in the many law

competitions that the University enters.

If you choose the four-year sandwich route available on most of our law courses, on

successful completion of a year-long work placement and related work-based

coursework, you may be eligible for the Undergraduate Diploma in Professional Practicein Business. This is awarded in addition to the bachelors degree and provides evidence

of your accomplishments while on work placement.

See also: Criminology, p138

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Law Senior Status single honours LLB(Hons)


This two-year route of our LLB course is designed

for those who already have a degree in a non-law

subject but need a recognised LLB qualification to

follow a career in the legal profession. It provides a

comprehensive study of the core law subjects, as

well as the opportunity to gain valuable legal skil ls,

such as mooting, negotiation, mediation and client

interviewing.


At the core of every LLB degree are the

‘foundations of legal knowledge’ required by the

legal professional bodies, which comprise law of

contract, public law, law of tort, land law, EU law,

criminal law and equity and trusts. You will also

study English legal system and method, and will

learn skills such as case reading, research, the use

of law libraries and IT.

Examples of modules

Year 1 English Legal System and Legal Method;

Law of Contract; Public Law; Law of Tort

Year 2 Land Law; European Union Law; Criminal

Law; Equity and Trusts


M101 – 2yrs FT

Entry requirements

An honours degree (UK) at 2:2 or above.

Candidates must be aged 21 years or over.


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/lawsenior2016

International Law single honours LLB(Hons)


This qualifying law degree enables you to

supplement your legal studies with modules that

take an international focus. Research-led and

skills-embedded teaching methods mean that

you will gain valuable legal skills alongside your

academic studies. The course also includes the

option to spend an additional year on a work

placement or study exchange abroad.


Core LLB modules cover the ‘foundations of legal

knowledge’ subjects and skills such as case

reading, research, the use of law libraries and IT.

You will also study the English legal system and

legal method. In the second year, you will begin to

specialise in aspects of international law, and will

choose from option modules with an international

focus in the third year.

Examples of modules



Year 2 Criminal Law; European Union Law; Land

Law; International and Comparative Law


Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Remedies and

Restitution OR Law Reform Project OR

Jurisprudence (capstone); Two option modules

(see webpage for examples)


M130 – 3yrs FT

M131 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma


M132 – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/intlaw2016

Real Estate Management single honours BSc(Hons)


This accredited course is ideal if you aim to

become a chartered surveyor working in the

commercial property field, specialising in either

the valuation or management of property; or if

you would like to move into investment agency

work. It provides detailed knowledge of property

investment and appraisals within the context of

a growing sustainability and environmental agenda.


The focus of the programme is commercial

property, and there is a particular emphasis on

appraisal and investment. The curriculum spans

the fields of economics, business, law and

technology – all applied to the appraisal and

management of real estate property. A

consideration of the growing sustainability agenda

for commercial property is also a feature of the

programme.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Context of Sustainable Real Estate

Management; Principles of Valuation and

Appraisal; Property Construction and Inspection;

Principles of Law and Organisations

Year 2 Planning and Development Practice;

Valuation and Appraisal in Context; Commercial

Landlord and Tenant Law and Agency Practice;

Commercial Asset Management

Optional year in industry

Year 3/4 Advanced Investment Strategy and

Finance; Strategic Commercial Asset

Management; Professional Practice in Context;

Research Project


N291 – 3yrs FT

N290 – 4yrs SW

5yr PT route available for students in employment

Entry requirements

280/300 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/realestate2016

Law single honours LLB(Hons)


This qualifying law degree will provide you with the

knowledge and practical skills required by the legal

professions. A combination of research-led and

skills-embedded teaching will enable you to gain

valuable legal skills, such as mooting and

negotiating, alongside your academic studies. You

can also choose to spend an additional year on a

work placement or study exchange abroad.


At the core of every LLB degree are the


legal professional bodies. These comprise law of

contract, law of tort, criminal law, land law, EU law

and public law. You will also study the English legal

system and method, and will learn skills such as

case reading, research, the use of law libraries and

IT. The remainder of your degree wil l be made up

of your choice of option modules.

Examples of modules



Year 2 Criminal Law; EU Law; Land Law; Option

module (see webpage for examples)


Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Remedies and

Restitution OR Law Reform Project OR

Jurisprudence (capstone); Option modules (see



M100 – 3yrs FT

M102 – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma


M103 – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/lawllb2016

Law with Business joint honours LLB(Hons)


This LLB pathway includes a minor field of

business studies within your qualifying law degree.

It is equally suitable whether you plan to train as a

lawyer or seek a career in business, industry and

administration. Research-led and skill s-embedded

teaching will enable you to gain valuable legal

skills, such as mooting and negotiating, alongside

your academic studies.


You will take all the LLB compulsory core

modules, including the ‘foundations of legal

knowledge’, which comprise law of contract,

public law, tort law, EU law, land law, criminal

law and equity and trusts. You will also study

English legal system and method. The business

element of the course focuses on financial

and human resource management, the role of

management in organisations, the importance of

strategic analysis and decision-making to enable

sustainable development, and the contexts in

which organisations operate.

Examples of modules


Law of Contract; Public Law; Business

Management

Year 2 Law of Tort; EU Law; Land Law; Managing

Resources


Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Criminal Law;

Remedies and Restitution OR Law Reform Project

OR Jurisprudence (capstone); Management,

Strategy and Organisations


M1N1 – 3yrs FT

M1ND – 4yrs FT with year in industry and Diploma


MCN1 – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/lawbus2016

Law with Criminology joint honours LLB(Hons)


This LLB pathway includes a minor field of

criminology within your qualifying law degree.

Criminology is the study of crime in society, so law

and criminology are complementary subjects.

Research-led and skills-embedded teaching will

enable you to gain valuable legal skills, such as

mooting and negotiating, alongside your

academic studies.


At the core of every LLB degre e are the


legal professional bodies. These comprise law of

contract, public law, law of tort, EU law, land law,

criminal law and equity and trusts. You will also

study English legal system and method, and will

learn skills such as case reading, research, the

use of law libraries and IT. In addition, the course

enables you to examine debates on the control

of crime and the purpose of punishment, as well

as transnational crime and its impact on

globalised society.

Examples of modules


Law of Contract; Law of Tort; Foundations in

Criminological Theory

Year 2 Public Law; EU Law; Land Law; Police and

Penal Studies


Year 3/4 Equity and Trusts; Criminal Law;

Remedies and Restitution OR Law Reform Project

OR Jurisprudence; Transnational Crime


M1M9 – 3yrs FT

M1MX – 4yrs FT with y ear in industry and Diploma


M1MY – 4yrs FT including study exchange

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 5442


www.kingston.ac.uk/lawcrim2016



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Life sciencesLife sciences explore the complex structures and functions of living organisms.

We offer courses in:

• Forensic science • Nutrition

• Biochemistry • Biomedical science

• Pharmacology • Sport and exercise sciences

• Biological sciences (including environmental,human, medical, genetics and molecular biology)

Some of our courses are offered as joint honours subjects, with combinations such as

Business and Criminology.

Our courses provide a strong focus on scientific techniques and biological knowledge, with

an emphasis on how your subject is applied in the real world.

We offer expert teaching from friendly, approachable staff and our curriculum is informed

by the latest research developments. You will benefit from good links with healthcare, the

pharmaceutical industry and related professions, and will have the opportunity to gain real,

first-hand experience. Many of our courses enable you to undertake paid work in industryor conduct a research project within a professional environment, and our sandwich courses

enable you to spend a year working in industry.

Biochemistry single honours BSc(Hons)


Biochemistry is the ‘chemistry of life’. It involves the

study of living organisms, from the simplest to the

most complex, and seeks to explain how they work

at the molecular level. This course provides a

broad-based understanding of biochemistry and the

opportunity to specialise as your interests develop.


All life science students study a common

curriculum in Year 1 of the course, which i s

designed to provide you with a firm foundation in

biological and chemical principles. You then cover

more specialised aspects of biochemistry, such as

molecular biology, genetics, cell biology,

pharmacology, analytical science and metabolic

biochemistry. As your own interests develop, you

can choose from a range of options to match your

career aspirations, including pharmacy and

chemistry. In your final year, you carry out a piece

of independent research.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Chemical

Foundations of Life; Scientific and Laboratory

Skills; Human Physiology

Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins and

Metabolism; Principals of Pharmacology with

Research Methods; Analytical Science


Year 3 Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science;

Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics; Project/

Dissertation (Bioscience); Advanced Analytical

Science OR Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease

and Neoplastic Disease


C700 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

C701 – 4yrs SW

C708 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/biochemistry2016









non-science based A-levels.


exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will benefit

from the friendly, informal atmosphere of college

life before continuing your study at the University

campus. See the course webpage for details.


Throughout the foundation year you will study a










Examples of modules

• Biology

• Chemistry


• Sport Science









1yr FT

Entry requirements



How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545



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Biochemistry, Medical single honours BSc(Hons)


This course emphasises the importance of

biochemistry in medicine, focusing on our

understanding of the molecular processes in both

health and disease, and how this can lead to the

development of new treatments. It will equip you

with the practical skills needed to investigate

disease in the laboratory.



curriculum in Year 1 of the course, which i s

designed to provide you with a firm foundation in

biological and chemical principles. You then cover

a range of more specialised medically relevant

modules, such as medical physiology, clinical

chemistry, microbiology, immunology and

haematology. As your own interests develop, you

can choose from a range of options to match your

career aspirations. In your final year, you carry out

a piece of independent research.

Examples of modules




Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins and

Metabolism; Medical Physiology with Research

Methods; Infection and Immunity



Clinical Chemistry and Haematology (Blood

Sciences); Project/Dissertation (Bioscience);

Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology OR

Medical Parasitology


C740 – 3yrs FT

C741 – 4yrs SW

C743 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/medbiochemistry2016

Biological Sciences single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


The biological sciences form the basis of many new

integrated areas of science and technology. They are

the foundation of our comprehension of a diverse

range of subjects, from evolution, genetics and

diversity, to medicine, drug and human development,

and are employed in new and novel technologies.

You can choose to study environmental, human,

medical or genetics and molecular biology, and

you can combine this course with Business.



curriculum in Year 1, which is designed to provide

you with a firm foundation in relevant biological and

chemical principles. In Year 2, you will take

modules within your chosen specialism. In Year 3,

you will examine the more advanced and applied

aspects of your subject, and undertake an

independent research project.

Examples of modules




Year 2 - Environmental Biology: Land, Water and

the Environment; Molecular Biology of the Cell;

Research Methods and Concepts in Molecular

Ecology and Evolution; Principles of Ecology.

Human Biology: Proteins and Metabolism; Medical

Physiology and Research Methods; Health and

Exercise Physiology; Sports Psychology OR

Infection and Immunity. Medical Biology: Medical

Physiology and Research Methods; Pathobiology;

Proteins and Metabolism; Infection and Immunity.

Genetics and Molecular Biology: Research

Methods and Concepts in Molecular Ecology and

Evolution; Molecular Biology of the Cell; Proteins

and Metabolism; Pathobiology


Year 3 Environmental Biology: Land and Water

Resources Management; Project/Dissertation

(Bioscience); Current Concepts in Biomolecular

Science; Biodiversity and Conservation. Human

Biology: Project/Dissertation (Bioscience); Brain

and Behaviour; Option modules. Medical Biology:

Project/Dissertation (Bioscience); Current

Concepts in Biomolecular Science; Medical

Parasitology; Option modules. Genetics and

Molecular Biology: Project/Dissertation

(Bioscience); Current Concepts in Biomolecular

Science; Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics;

Option modules


Single honours: C111 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT;

C100 – 4yrs SW; C118 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117


Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/bioscience2016

Biomedical Science single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in learning about the hospital

laboratory investigations carried out to diagnose

disease and monitor the treatment of patients, this

course is ideal. Biomedical scientists are involved

in areas ranging from cancer screening to

diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery

to the control of infection and outbreaks. This

course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical

Science and HCPC, which enhances employability.


You will study the processes that regulate the

normal functions of the human body, and will learn

about the changes that lead to disease and how

they are studied in the laboratory. Among other

subjects, you will cover medical physiology,

molecular biology of the cell, haematology and

transfusion science, cellular pathology, medical

microbiology, clinical immunology, and clinical

biochemistry. You can undertake a sandwich year

including an industrial or hospital placement and

your final-year project may be undertaken in a

hospital, medical or university research laboratory.

Excellent employability skills are developed

throughout the course with research-led teaching

in well-equipped modern laboratories.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Human Physiology; Genes, Cells and

Tissues; The Chemical Foundations of Life;

Scientific and Laboratory Skills

Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell or Proteins

and Metabolism; Medical Physiology with Research

Methods; Infection and Immunity; Pathobiology


Year 3 Clinical Immunology and Medical

Microbiology; Clinical Chemistry and Haematology

(Blood Sciences); Clinical Applications of

Biomedical Sciences; Project/Dissertation

(Bioscience)


B930 – 3yrs FT

B931 – 4yrs SW

B948 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply

Through UCAS, see 145

Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/biomedscience2016

Forensic Biology single honours BSc(Hons)


This course is taught by a team of friendly and

supportive staff who will help to prepare you for

research or employment in forensics or other

related scientific disciplines. You will gain

hands-on laboratory and crime scene experience

and may even have the opportunity for overseas

study in the United States, Canada or Australia.

Previous students have gone on to find

employment in a variety of areas including the

police, forensic laboratories, crime-scene

processing and education.

This course will also provide you with a solid

foundation should you wish to pursue postgraduate

study in a related area. You will have access to

modern forensic instruments and a crime scene

house on campus where you will be given the

opportunity to process simulated crime scenes,

following the correct protocol. You will even have

the opportunity to present your evidence in a

courtroom environment as an expert witness.


Subjects studied include human anatomy and

physiology, and forensic detection and analysis.

You will develop knowledge in areas such as

genetics, pathology, the collection and processing

of forensic evidence, analytical techniques and

laboratory skills. You will also study pharmacology,

toxicology and forensic archaeology, and will carry

out a final-year research project in an area of

forensic biology.

Examples of modules



Skills; Introduction to Forensic Science

Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Research

Methods and Topics in Forensic Biology;

Pathobiology; Crime Scene, Evidence and Law

Year 3 Project/Dissertation; Biological Evidence –

Advanced Techniques; Option modules (eg

Forensic Archaeology; Molecular Genetics and

Bioinformatics; Clinical Chemistry and Haematology

(Blood Sciences); Medical Parasitology)


FC41 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT; C190 – 4yrs FDN, see

p117

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/forensicbiology2016

Exercise, Nutrition & Health single honours BSc(Hons)


This course explores the role of exercise and

nutrition in the prevention and control of disease and

the maintenance of good health. It comprises the

key strands of sport and exercise science together

with nutrition and multidisciplinary topics related to

the promotion of health and the prevention of

disease. Ranked first in the London area for

sport-related courses (Guardian University Guide,

2015), this course consistently achieves excellent

student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.


You will study nutrition, human anatomy and

exercise physiology, together with sport and

exercise psychology. You will examine the

principles of energy metabolism and nutrition

across the lifespan. You will look at health

promotion, physical activity and exercise

prescription. You will also explore psychological

issues relating to health and exercise, and examine

the environmental and ergogenic influences of

performance or contemporary issues of nutrition.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Food and Nutrition 1: An Introduction;

Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; Functional

Anatomy and Exercise Physiology; Essentials for

Sport and Exercise Science

Year 2 Food and Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition;

Sport and Exercise Psychology 2; Health and

Exercise Physiology; Research Methods in

Exercise Science


Year 3 Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health

Nutrition; Exercise and Health Psychology; Project

(Sport/Exercise Science or Nutrition); Food

and Nutrition 4: Contemporary Issues in Food

and Nutrition OR Extreme Environments and

Ergogenic Aids


BB49 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

BB4X – 4yrs SW

CB64 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117

Entry requirements

Min. 260/280/360 UCAS points, depending on

qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/exercise2016

Forensic Science single/joint honours BSc(Hons)Why choose this course?

If you are interested in learning about cutting-edge

scientific techniques and using them to investigate

crime, then a degree in forensic science is ideal.

You will use a wide range of specialist equipment,

collect evidence in our own crime scene house,

and be taught by our supportive team of expert

staff. There are opportunities to study abroad in

both Canada and the United States. Our

graduates have gained employment in the police

and forensic laboratories. You can study this

course as a single honours degree or combine it

with Criminology.


You will study key elements of modern forensic

science, including crime-scene processing,

analytical techniques, laboratory skills, human

anatomy and genetics. You will learn about

evidence such as fingerprints, fibres, drugs, blood

and skeletal remains. You will also have the

opportunity to gain hands-on experience in

simulated crime scenes and in a trial, learning

about the role of the expert witness in the

courtroom.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Forensic Science; The

Chemical Foundations of Life; Scientific and

Laboratory Skills; Genes, Cells and Tissues

Year 2 Crime Scene, Evidence and Law; Analytical

Science; Research Methods and Topics in Forensic

Biology; Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries OR

Police and Penal Studies

Year 3 Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis;

Biological Evidence – Advanced Techniques;

Project OR Dissertation; Option module (eg

Forensic Archaeology; Advanced Analytical

Science; Transnational Crime)


Single honours: F410 – 3yrs FT

F411 – 4yrs FDN, see p117


Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/forensic-sci2016



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Sport Analysis & Coaching single honours BSc(Hons)


This course is ideal if you are interested in using

sport analysis to become an effective coach. It

covers the scientific foundation of sports

performance, giving you the opportunity to explore a

range of performance-related subjects, including

coaching practice, exercise physiology,

biomechanics, notational analysis, nutrition and

sport psychology. Ranked first in the London area

for sport-related courses (Guardian University Guide,

2015), this course consistently achieves excellent

student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.


You will study the key disciplines of anatomy,

biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along

with the principles of coaching and notational

analysis. You will examine theories and practice of

effective coaching, and have the opportunity to

develop your own coaching and leadership skills.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology;

Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; The Science

and Practice of Coaching; Essentials for Sport and

Exercise Science

Year 2 Analysis in Sport and Exercise; Sport

Coaching Theory; Research Methods in Exercise

Science; Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 OR

Health and Exercise Physiology


Year 3 Sport and Exercise Science Project;

Notational Analysis in Sport; Coaching Practice;

Option module (eg Biomechanics of Sport

Performance and Injury; Extreme Environments

and Ergogenic Aids; Applied Sport Psychology)

Please note: some of the modules are taught at

nearby Kingston College.


CX6C – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

CX61 – 4yrs SW

CX6D – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/sportcoaching2016

Sport Science single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interest in the scientific processes and

principles that underpin sports participation and

performance, this BASES-endorsed course ideal.

Ranked first in the London area for sport-related

courses (Guardian University Guide, 2015), this

course consistently achieves excellent student

satisfaction in the National Student Survey. It

covers the theory and practical aspects of sport

science, giving the opportunity to explore a range

of sport-related subjects, from exercise physiology

and sport psychology to biomechanics and

notational analysis. You can study Sport Science

on its own or in combination with Business.


You will study the disciplines of anatomy,

biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along

with nutrition and exercise. You will examine theories

and practice of performance and exercise testing,

and will have the chance to develop your own

research and leadership skills. You will also apply the

principles to extreme environments/health conditions

and have the opportunity to gain an understanding

of injury assessment and rehabilitation.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science;

Sport and Exercise Psychology 1; Functional

Anatomy and Exercise Physiology; The Science

and Practice of Coaching (single honours only);

Business Management (joint honours only)

Year 2 Health and Exercise Physiology; Sport and

Exercise Psychology 2; Analysis in Sport and

Exercise; Research Methods in Exercise Science;

Managing Resources (joint honours only)


Year 3 Sport and Exercise Science Project;

Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids;

Management Strategy and Organisations (joint

honours only); Option modules (eg Exercise and

Health Psychology; Applied Sport Psychology;

Biomechanics of Sport Performance and Injury;

Applied Notational Analysis)

Please note: some of the modules are taught at

nearby Kingston College.


Single honours: C600 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

C601 – 4yrs SW; C608 – 4/5yrs FDN, see p117

Joint honours: see below

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/sportsci2016

Joint honours combinationsForensic Science with...


Criminology LF34 3FT p138

Biological Sciences with...


Business (minor field) C1N2 3FT p70

Business (minor field) C1NG 4SW p70

Business (minor field) C1NF 4FDN p70

Pharmacology with...


Business (minor field) B2N1 3FT p70

Business (minor field) B2NC 4SW p70

Business (minor field) BFN1 4/5FDN p70

Sport Science with...


Business (minor field) C6NC 3FT p70

Business (minor field) C6N1 4SW p70

Business (minor field) C6ND 4FDN p70

Nutrition single honours BSc(Hons)


If you are interested in nutrition and the role i t can

play in human development, this broad-based

degree, which is accredited by the professional

body Association for Nutrition, is ideal. You will

have the opportunity to specialise in areas of

applied and clinical nutrition, such as the role of

nutrition in health and disease. This course was

ranked second across the United Kingdom (out of

35 institutions), based upon the combined

responses to all 22 course-related National

Student Survey questions in 2013/14.


You will study human nutrition, food science,

biochemistry and physiology, as well as

pharmacology, microbiology and immunology. You

will consider nutrition at different stages of life, its

role in disease and its impact in different parts of

the world. You will also have the opportunity to

study medical microbiology and immunology,

clinical chemistry and haematology, or health and

exercise physiology. You will carry out a project in

a specialist area, such as public health, clinical

nutrition or bioactive compounds in food.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Human Physiology; Food and Nutrition 1:

An Introduction; The Chemical Foundations of Life;

Scientific and Laboratory Skills

Year 2 Proteins and Metabolism; Food and

Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition; Infection and

Immunity; Principles of Pharmacology with

Research Methods

Year 3 Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health

Nutrition; Food and Nutrition 4: Contemporary

Issues in Food and Nutrition; Project/Dissertation

(Nutrition); Option module (eg Medical

Microbiology and Immunology; Clinical Chemistry

and Haematology (Blood Sciences); Health and

Exercise Physiology)


B400 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

B402 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/nutrition2016

Pharmacology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


The course follows the curriculum requirements of

the British Pharmacological Society, and adopts a

biological, rather than chemical, approach. You

have the option to undertake an extended period

of work experience or study in Europe, the US or

Australia for a year. You can choose to study

Pharmacology on its own or in combination with

Business. The course prepares you for a career in

drug discovery, clinical trials, medical research,

science teaching, medical sales and marketing,

science writing, drug patenting and many others.


Pharmacology is a rapidly expanding science. This

course covers the ways drugs interact with living

systems to treat disease, and how new drugs are

being developed in an age of personalized

medicine. Drugs of abuse, addiction and

toxicology are also studied. You will also take

modules to help you develop crucial laboratory

practical and research skills.

Examples of modules




Year 2 Molecular Biology of the Cell; Principles of

Pharmacology with Research Methods; Infection

and Immunity; Systems Pharmacology



Chemotherapy of Infectious and Neoplastic

Diseases; Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics

OR Brain and Behaviour; Project/Dissertation

(Bioscience)


Single honours: B210 – 3yrs FT

B211 – 4yrs SW



Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/pharmacology2016



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Mathematics and statisticsFrom medical statistics to financial modelling, mathematics and statistics courses at Kingston

University focus on the application of numerical techniques to real-life contexts and problems.

We’ll help you develop a valuable mix of computing, numerical, business and personal skills.

You can also gain useful industry experience between Years 2 and 3 if you choose a BSc with

Professional Placement.

Some of our courses are offered as joint honours subjects, enabling you to combine your

mathematical studies with Business, see p70.

If you are a mature student or do not have the standard entry requirements, our foundation

year can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need for degree-level study.

Computing & Mathematics Foundation Year Why choose this course?

If you would like to study computing or

mathematics at Kingston University but are not yet

ready to join the first year of a BSc(Hons) course,

you can include an extra foundation year within

your chosen degree. This gives you an alternative

entry route if you lack traditional qualifications such

as A-levels or if you have non-computing/

non-mathematics A-levels.

This course is taught locally at Kingston College,

where you will benefit from the fri endly, informal

atmosphere of college life before continuing your

study at the University campus.


The foundation year is designed to equip you with the

skills and knowledge to continue on to the degree

of your choice. You will study a broad introductory

programme that enables you to experience a

range of subject areas and gives you the flexibility

to reconsider your degree route if you wish.


strong emphasis on the development of practical,

investigational and study skills.

Examples of modules

Mathematics; Mathematics for Computing;

Computer Systems; Computer Programming;

Technical Investigation and Skills


UCAS codes for the foundation course route of

each degree are on the relevant course profile

(marked ‘FDN’).

1yr FT

Entry requirements



How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/compmathsfdn2016

Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics single honours BSc(Hons)


This course is ideal if you enjoy mathematics and

statistics and would like to use your skills to

model future events and risk. It is similar to the

BSc(Hons) Actuarial Science course but gives

greater flexibility to explore other areas of

mathematics and statistics with a little less

specialisation in actuarial work.


The curriculum draws together a variety of subject

areas to enable you to model real-world effects

and their financial implications. You will explore a

blend of applied mathematics and statistics, with

appropriate computing support. You can also

cover some background material in finance and

accounting, and extend your study into other areas

of mathematics and statistics.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods

and Structures; Introduction to Computational

Mathematics; Introduction to Probability and

Statistics; Applications of Mathematics in Finance

and Investments

Year 2 Mathematical and Numerical Methods;

Probability Distributions and Statistical Modelling;

Survival and Stochastic Models; Option module


Year 3 Contingencies; Applications of Calculus;

Option modules (eg Statistical Methods for

Insurance; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives;

Mathematical Models and Computation 2;

Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;

Individual Project; Time Series Analysis and Further

Inference; Operational Research)


GG1J – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

GGCH – 4yrs FDN, see above

GG1H – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

GGDJ – 5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/actuarial2016

Actuarial Science single honours BSc(Hons)


This specialist course is designed for students

who are already committed to a career in

applying mathematical and statistical techniques

in the financial world. It is aimed at high-achievers

who are looking for professional entry into

actuarial careers.


The curriculum draws together a variety of subject

areas to enable you to model real-world effects

and their financial implications. You will explore a

blend of applied mathematics and statistics, with

appropriate computing support. You will also cover

background material in finance and accounting.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods

and Structures; Introduction to Computational



and Investments


Financial Management for Actuaries; Probability

Distributions and Statistical Modelling; Survival and

Stochastic Models


Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Contingencies;

Statistical Methods for Insurance; Portfolios,

Investments and Derivatives


N324 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

N323 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/actuarialscience2016

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Mathematics & Statistics single honours BSc(Hons)


This degree provides a broad mathematics and

statistics programme with a strong emphasis on

applicable aspects. It covers fundamental

mathematical and statistical techniques as well as

practical applications of mathematical and

statistical methods as they are used in real life.


Your mathematics studies will have a calculus-

based core, progressing from the basic concepts

of differentiation and integration to an in-depth

exploration of optimisation theory and partial

differential equations. In statistics, as well as some

of the underlying theory, you will focus on the

approaches used when applying statistical analysis

and modelling in the real world. You will be

introduced to key application areas such as

financial mathematics, as well as having the

opportunity to study more generic mathematical

modelling, so that you will have the knowledge and

problem-solving skills essential for a successful

career using mathematics and statistics in today’s

fast-changing world.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Mathematical Methods and

Structures; Introduction to Computational



and Investments


Probability Distributions and Statistical Modelling;

Statistics in Practice; Mathematical Models and

Computation 1 OR Mathematical Analysis and

Argument

Optional Professional Placement year

Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Individual Project

OR Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice;

Option modules (eg Mathematical Models and

Computation 2; Theoretical and Computational

Fluid Dynamics; Time Series Analysis and Further

Inference; Medical Statistics; Operational

Research; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives)


GG31 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

GGDH – 4yrs FDN, see p123

GGC3 – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsstats2016

Mathematics with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)


This mathematics degree includes a minor field in

Business and is the ideal choice if y ou are

interested in developing mathematical skills with a

business emphasis. Roughly a quarter of the

curriculum will focus on business topics, while the

remainder of the course explores core themes in

mathematics and its applications.


Early stages of the course cover calculus, algebra

and statistics along with essential numerical and

programming techniques to support them. As you

move on, you will follow the study of calculus through

to the theory and solution of partial differential

equations, explore statistical modelling and apply

mathematical techniques to financial problems.

Alongside this, you will learn about business

management from the fundamental principles of

markets and economics through the management of

resources to the development of strategic planning.

Examples of modules




Statistics; Business Management


Applications of Mathematics in Finance and

Investment; Probability Distributions and Statistical

Modelling; Managing Resources

Optional Professional Placement year



Management, Strategy and Organisations; Option

module (eg Theoretical and Computational Fluid

Dynamics; Time Series Analysis and Further

Inference; Operational Research; Portfolios,

Investments and Derivatives)


G1N2 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

G1NG – 4yrs FDN, see p123

G1NF – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

Entry requirements

260 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsbus2016

Mathematics single honours BSc(Hons)


This degree provides a broad mathematics

programme that includes application and statistics

modules. It covers the fundamental techniques of

mathematics with appropriate computational and

statistical support to give you the tools to tackle

real-world problems that require quantitative

investigation.


Your mathematics studies will have a calculus-

based core, progressing from the basic concepts

of differentiation and integration to an in-depth

exploration of optimisation theory and partial

differential equations. You will be introduced to key

application areas such as financial mathematics,

as well as more generic mathematical and

statistical modelling, giving you the knowledge and

problem-solving skills essential for a successful

career in today’s fast-changing world. As you

combine study of both analytical (exact) and

numerical (approximate) methods, you will gain

expertise using computing tools such as Fortran

programming, and industry-standard software

packages, including Maple, Matlab and SAS.

Examples of modules





and Investments


Mathematical Models and Computation 1;

Probability Distributions and Statistical

Modelling; Mathematical Analysis and Argument




Option modules (eg Mathematical Models and

Computation 2; Artificial Intelligence and Database

Systems; Theoretical and Computational Fluid

Dynamics; Medical Statistics; Operational

Research; Portfolios, Investments and Derivatives;

Time Series Analysis and Further Inference)


G100 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT


G102 – 4yrs SW

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mathsci2016

Financial Mathematics with Business joint honours BSc(Hons)


This course is designed to help you develop the

skills needed for careers in many aspects of the

financial world as well as i n the wider business

environment where financial, mathematical,

statistical and computing skills are highly valued.


The course covers areas of statistics and statistical

modelling; analytical and numerical methods in

mathematics (particularly related to calculus); and

mathematical modelling in finance. You will also

learn about business management, including the

fundamental principles of markets and economics,

the management of resources, and the

development of strategic planning.

Examples of modules




Statistics; Business Management


Applications of Mathematics in Finance and

Investments; Probability Distributions and

Statistical Modelling; Managing Resources


Year 3 Applications of Calculus; Portfolios,

Investments and Derivatives; Individual Project;

Management Strategy and Organisations


G9N1 – 3yrs FT

G9ND – 4yrs FDN, see p123

G9NC – 4yrs SW (with Professional Placement)

Entry requirements

260 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/finmaths2016



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Media and communicationstechnology If you’re excited by visual effects, computer animation, games, television and video, mobile

telephones, computer-generated imagery (CGI) and the internet, our courses will allow you to

explore a rapidly changing world, where art and science mix.

These courses emphasise practical skills that will prepare you for your career. We will train youon the industry-standard software that is used in the very best professional visual effects, design

and multimedia communications studios. You will also have access to specialist technical

equipment and computing facilities, ensuring that you have the skills the industry expects.

Our excellent links with industry are evident throughout the courses. Regular visiting lecturers

from industry ensure that your studies are lively, up to date and relevant to contemporary

business. Recent visitors include producers and effects supervisors from Disney and

DreamWorks, video editors, technical broadcasting specialists and multimedia experts, lighting

and camera specialists from organisations such as the BBC and ITN, and experts from leading

creative post-production facilities such as Framestore and independent internet companies.

You can also have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience between Year 2 and 3of your course by taking an optional sandwich year.

Computer Graphics Technology single honours BSc(Hons)


This course aims to produce graduates with a

balanced mix of technical and artistic skills that are

highly valued within the CGI, visual effects,

computer animation, and games industries. Taught

by staff with specialisms in computing, science,

design and graphics, it balances theory with

practical work, including the use of 2D and 3D CGI

graphics software.


Early stages of the course cover the principles of

CGI, design, science, mathematics and IT on

which computer graphics technology is based.

Having mastered the technical background, you

can then explore advanced computer graphics

techniques such as character rigging, dynamics,

particle systems, CGI animation, advanced

rendering and digital compositing. You can

choose option modules to specialise in areas

such as computer programming, multimedia and

digital imaging.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Creative Design Concepts; Digital Media

Applications and Practice; Camera, Action: CGI or

Film; Programming 1

Year 2 Modelling and Animation; Portfolio

Development and Professional Practice; Scripting

for Technical Directors; Digital Motion Graphics,

Editing and Compositing


Year 3 Individual Media Project; Visual Effects;

Professional Practice in Computer Graphics;

Option module (eg Game Creation Processes;

Multimedia Authoring and Design; Computer Vision

Graphics and Image Processing)



G451 – 4yrs SW

G453 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements


qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/compgraph2016











exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will benefit

from the friendly, informal atmosphere of college

life before continuing your study at the University

campus. See the course webpage for details.












Examples of modules

• Biology

• Chemistry


• Sport Science









1yr FT

Entry requirements



How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545



Creative Technology single honours BSc(Hons)


This course combines creative design with

contemporary digital media technology in the form

of motion graphics, multimedia interactivity and

visual effects. It will provide you with the expertise

required by the 21st-century digital designer

working across converging new media such as the

internet, mobile devices, TV and film.


Your studies will reflect both creative and

technological subjects. Creative subjects, such as

design for new media, digital illustration, motion

graphics and visual effects, are studied from the

basic principles and developed throughout the

course to create a portfolio of work ready for you

to enter industry. Technology-based subjects,

such as HTML, web technologies, multimedia,

digital compositing and scripting languages for

interactivity, are explored to enable you to develop

the skills required for employment in the creative

industries. You will also develop computer skills

throughout the course.

Examples of modules


Applications and Practice; Camera, Action: CGI or

Film; Programming 1

Year 2 Multimedia Authoring and Design; Digital

Motion Graphics, Editing and Compositing;

Portfolio Development and Professional Practice;

CGI and Media in Context OR Visual Storytelling


Year 3 Visual Effects; Individual Media Project;

Professional Practice in Creative Technology;

Modelling and Animation OR Games Creation

Processes



G457 – 4yrs SW

W900 – 4yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements

Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/creativetechnology2016

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Media Technology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


This degree combines a study of visual and audio

technologies with the development of creative

design skills. Designed for students from diverse

academic backgrounds, it is ideal if you have an

interest in the application of information and

entertainment technologies. This course can also

be studied as a joint honours with a minor field in

Business (see table below).


The course explores three themes of study:

• Creative design, including illustration, animation

and storyboarding using electronic media

• Computer and information systems, including use of

3D graphics, image and audio processing software

• Physical principles of image and sound creation,

transmission, detection and storage, including

media equipment studies, mostly focused on

audio and video for TV studio or film production

Examples of modules


Applications and Practice; Lights, Camera, Action;

Applied Electronics, Systems and Computing

Year 2 Computer-generated Imagery and Media in

Context; Broadcast Science, Electronics and

Programming; Portfolio Development and Professional

Practice; Option module (eg Digital Motion

Graphics, Editing and Compositing; Multimedia

Authoring and Design; Modelling and Animation)


Year 3 Television Programme Production and

Broadcasting; Individual Media Project;

Professional Practice in Context and Dissertation;

Option module (eg Visual Effects; Digital Motion

Graphics, Editing and Compositing; Multimedia

Authoring and Design; Modelling and Animation;

Games Creation Processes; Computer Vision

Graphics and Image Processing)


P310 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

P314 – 4yrs SW

Joint honours: see table below

Entry requirements

Min. 240/280 UCAS points, depending on qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mediatech2016

Joint honours combinationsMedia Technology with...


Business PN31 3FT p70

Business PN3C 4SW p70

Performance and screen studiesWe offer a dynamic environment in which to explore dance, drama, film studies, media,

music, creative music technologies and television studies.

Many of our courses are relatively new, which means that we’re fresh, ambitious and will ing

to do things differently. There’s also a real energy that’s underpinned by expert lecturers

from practice – for instance, drama and dance students benefit from close associations with

professional companies and theatres, including Kingston’s Rose Theatre; while film, televisionand media students learn from top scholars and industry professionals via masterclasses,

guest talks and screenings. In addition, music students who study individual performance

have lessons from top London professionals.

Our location in London means that you’ll have this great global city as a backdrop to

your studies, and we’ll encourage you to make full use of its resources, such as the BFI

Southbank, the National Theatre and Sadler’s Wells, as well as the city’s wealth of music

venues, from the Royal Opera House to the O2 Academy Brixton.

A key element of our courses is an emphasis on the collective. In dance, for example, the

mantra is ‘stronger, together’. Full-field film and television students work together too; as dothe staff teams, who bring their own diverse experience to teaching. Music students often

participate in multidisciplinary performance projects; and this collective approach is also taken

with our drama students.

Photographer: Niki Sianni

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Film Studies single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This course explores the history and theory of film,

focusing on national cinemas from around the

globe in relation to the dominant cinema of

Hollywood. It examines how film language is used

to create meaning, and also studies films in their

social and national contexts, investigating the key

theories surrounding authorship, realism, feminism,

genres and star systems. (See p132 for joint

honours options.)


The degree is structured around four main strands.

The first is an understanding of the language of film

as a means of audiovisual communication. The

second strand focuses on the history of global

cinema(s) in relation to national, social and

historical context. The third examines methods for

using theoretical concepts to unpick the meaning

of cinema. If you choose the single honours route,

the final, fourth practical filmmaking strand focuses

upon scriptwriting and digital film production.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Approaches to Cinema; Hollywood and

Beyond; Digital Shorts: Up Close and Personal;

Media@Work

Year 2 Global Cinema Cultures; Thinking About

Film; Documentary: Interrogating the Factual Film;

Screenwriting

Year 3 Advanced Film Production; Power and

Resistance; Cult Films, Trash Aesthetics and

Exploitation; Film Dissertation; Special Study: Avant

Garde and Experimental Cinema; Special Study:

Getting High on Cinema: The Drug Experience

Film; Vamps, Divas, Tramps, Lolitas; @ Work in the

Media Industries; Film/TV Capstone modules


Single honours: W610 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT


Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/film2016

Media & Communication single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This course explores issues related to the

production and consumption of media and cultural

objects such as art, film, television, music and

literature, and how these shape our

communication practices. It examines the role of

media in contemporary society, economy and

politics, while also enabling you to develop

practical skills in digital media. (See p132 for joint

honours options.)


You will examine the role of media in contemporary

society, economy and politics, and will explore a

range of theoretical perspectives. You will analyse

different forms of media and culture, looking at the

ways in which they are produced and consumed,

and how these, in turn, shape our communication

practices. You will also examine media industries and

professions, be offered the opportunity to undertake

a period of work experience within a media

organisation, and learn practical skills in digital media.

Examples of modules

Year 1 How Media Changed the World; Digital

Media Foundations; Media Now: Text, Practices

and Events; Media@Work

Year 2 Cultural Theories of Mass and New Media;

Multimedia Production; Identity and Difference;

Media Industries and Professions; Just Like That!

Comedy and Light Entertainment in TV and Film

Year 3 Issues in Contemporary Media and Culture;

Media Research Project; Special Study modules

(see course webpage); @ Work in the Media

Industries; Power and Resistance; Gender, Race

and Class; Big Ideas for the Small Screen; Days of

Hope: Drama in Broadcasting


Single honours: P300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT


Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/media2016

Music single honours BMus(Hons)


This course provides a thorough training in

practical, theoretical and academic areas of music

while enabling you to develop specialist skills in a

range of topics. We have particular strengths in

composition and performance, and aim to teach

as much as possible through practical workshops

and hands-on experience. There are no restrictions

on genres.


In Year 1, you will learn key musical and study

skills while developing your specialist composition

and/or performance work. You will have the

opportunity to work collaboratively in producing

music in a variety of contexts and styles. Solo

performance modules enable you to receive

individual tuition. In Year 2, you will continue to

develop your creative skills in composition and/or

performance alongside a historical and analytical

exploration of music. You will also l earn key

research skills, as well as practical skills in putting

on events.

In Year 3, the Individual Project enables you to

undertake your choice of special study supported

by personal tutorials or individual instrumental

lessons. Research seminars are given by visiting

speakers, and a range of additional modules will

further develop your musical interests.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Collaborative Practice and Process; The

Foundations of Music; Writing and Repertoire;

Composition 1; Performance 1; Performing and

Composing

Year 2 Aural, Analysis and Improvisation; Musical

Revolutions; The Working Musician; Composition 2;

Creating Sound and Music for Image; Performance

2; Songwriting and Performing

Year 3 Individual Project; Current Debates in

Music Education; Jazz Studies; Live Performance;

Special Study modules (see webpage); The

Psychology of Music; The Studio Musician


W300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admission and department administrator, Music

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5524


www.kingston.ac.uk/musicbmus2016

Drama single/joint honours BA(Hons)Why choose this course?

This course will enable you to explore the practice,

history and theory of drama in a range of contexts

and settings. You will have the chance to work

with leading professionals and be actively involved

with productions. Our drama team has links with a

number of theatre companies and practitioners, a

close association with the town’s Rose Theatre,

and is engaged in cutting-edge research. (See

p132 for joint honours options.)


This course has four key themes running

across the three years: performance histories;

creative theatre-making; performance texts;

and performance in relation to culture. Within

these, you will explore different approaches to

performing, directing, devising and writing; to

studying the history, practice and theory of each;

and to looking at how these different strands work

in relation to one another.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Staging Histories; Making Theatre Happen;

The Actor and the Text; Culture and Performance

Year 2 Devising in Context; The Play Today;

Modernism and the Stage; Option modules (eg

Shakespeare: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow;

Popular Performance 1: Mask and Clown; Write

Action: Introduction to Dramatic Writing)

Year 3 Production Projects A&B; Dissertation;

Option modules (eg After Modernism: Avant-garde

Performance from the 1940s to the Present Day;

Beyond Text: Advanced Dramatic Writing; Popular

Performance 2: Cabaret, Music Hall, Variety,

Stand-up and Burlesque; Professional Practice;

Renaissance Drama in Action 1547–1642; Special

Study: Staging the Nations; Special Study:

Tragedy, Catastrophe, Trauma)


Single honours: W400 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT


Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/drama2016

Dance single/joint honours BA(Hons)


This degree has a broad focus and capitalises on

London’s vibrant multicultural dance scene. It is

designed to assist students who may not have a

classical or contemporary dance background, and

covers ‘urban’, ethnic and popular dance styles as

well as more-conventional dance. You can choose

to study Dance as a single honours or in

combination with Drama.


Your studies will be based on developing

your technique in various styles; giving you an

embodied experience of various cultural and

‘ethnic’ styles; increasing your knowledge of dance

history and theoretical concepts; developing your

creative and collaborative skills; and preparing

you for a range of employment and further

study opportunities, both within and outside the

performing arts.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Dancing Cultures; Dancing Histories;

Dance Making 1; Dancing Bodies

Year 2* Performing Theories; Popular Dance;

Performing Techniques; Option modules (eg

Dance and Professional Practice; Dance Making 2;

Dance Teaching and Leading; Performing Cultures)

Year 3* Production Project; Research Project;

Dance Making 3: Creation and Collaboration;

Performing Techniques 2; Option modules (eg

Access to Dance; Street Dances)

*Modules will run according to demand and staff

availability.


Single honours: W500

Joint honours (Dance and Drama): WW45

3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/dance2016

Creative Music Technologies single honours BMus(Hons)


This course will enable you to engage with

popular and traditional musical genres, and gain

advanced skills in sound manipulation, recording

and production techniques through a hands-on

and creative approach to learning. You will join a

thriving community of musicians who are actively

involved in creating music through performance,

composition and production work.


In Year 1, specialist music technology skills are

covered, along with music production. There is a

focus on learning key musical and study skills while

developing your specialist composition and/or

performance techniques, along with an opportunity

to participate in a wide range of performance-

based activities. In Year 2 there is a further

exploration of studio, recording and production

techniques, while enhancing creative skills in

composition and/or performance. Sound synthesis

and creating sound and music to moving image

are key features, and you will learn research skills

and explore live sound and event management.

There is also a focus on careers in the music

industry, and you will have the chance to broaden

your experience through a work placement. In

Year 3, the Individual Project offers the choice of

special study supported by personal tutorials or

individual instrumental lessons. Research seminars

are given by visiting industry professionals, and a

choice of additional modules will further develop

your musical interests.

Examples of modules

Year 1 The Foundations of Music Technology;

Recording and Production Techniques 1; Creating

with Technology; Writing and Performing; Writing

and Composing

Year 2 Recording and Production Techniques 2;

Sonic Art in Theory and Practice; The Working

Musician; Composition 2; Performance 2; Creating

Sound and Music for Image; Songwriting and

Performing

Year 3 Individual Project; Current Debates in

Music Education; Live Performance; Option

modules (eg Jazz Studies; Special Study:

Advanced Techniques in Music and Sound for

Image or Applied Musical Skills; The Psychology of

Music; The Studio Musician)


W301 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements

280 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admission and department administrator, Music

T: +44 (0)20 8417 5149


www.kingston.ac.uk/creativemusicbmus2016



2

Television & New Broadcasting Media joint honours BA(Hons)


This degree explores the evolving nature of

television and its relationship with a range of

interrelated media forms – radio and the internet,

journalism, mobile phones and tablets. It will train

you to analyse visual texts and to create your own.

It offers a thorough understanding of television and

new media histories, enabling you to go forward to

shape the future of television. (See below for joint

honours options.)


The joint honours course integrates theory,

criticism and practical work. You will explore

academic theory and the history of television

and related media alongside a range of

critical approaches used to analyse television

programmes and their production and

consumption. You will learn how broadcasting

industries work, and will develop practical

production skills.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Getting on the Box: Expressing Ideas

through TV; Are you Watching Carefully? Close

Readings of Television

Year 2 Watching the Detectives; Just like That!

Comedy and Light Entertainment in TV and Film;

New Broadcast Production

Year 3 @ Work i n the Media Industries; Film

Dissertation; Special Study: Watch the Skies:

Science Fiction Television and Film; Big Ideas for

the Small Screen; Days of Hope: Drama in

Broadcasting


See below

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions Office


T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/tvnewmedia2016

Joint honours combinations Dance and/with...


Drama WW45 3FT/6PT p130

Drama and/with...


Creative Writing WW84 3FT/6PT p110

Dance WW45 3FT/6PT p130

English Language & Linguistics WQ43 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature WQK3 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies WP43 3FT/6PT p131

French (minor field) W4R1 3FT/6PT p111

History WV41 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations WLK2 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication WPK3 3FT/6PT p131

Psychology (minor field) W4C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) WC48 3FT/6PT p138

Film Studies and/with...


Business (minor field) PHN1 3FT/6PT p70

Creative Writing WP83 3FT/6PT p110

Drama WP43 3FT/6PT p130

English Literature QPJ3 3FT/6PT p110

French (minor field) W6R1 3FT/6PT p111

History PV31 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism PP35 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication PH90 3FT/6PT p131

Publishing P3P4 3FT/6PT p111

Television & New Broadcasting Media P396 3FT/6PT p131

Media & Communication and/with...


Business (minor field) P351 3FT/6PT p70Creative Writing WPV3 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology LPH3 3FT/6PT p138

Drama WPK3 3FT/6PT p130

English Literature QP3H 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies PH90 3FT/6PT p131

French (minor field) P3R1 3FT/6PT p111

Human Rights LPF3 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations LP2H 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism PP53 3FT/6PT p111

Politics PLH2 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) P3C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) PC38 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing PP34 3FT/6PT p111

Sociology PLH3 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) P3R4 3FT/6PT p112

Television & New Broadcasting Media PJ90 3FT/6PT p131

Television & New Broadcasting Media and/with...


Creative Writing WPW3 3FT/6PT p110

English Language & Linguistics QPH3 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature QP3J 3FT/6PT p110

Film Studies P396 3FT/6PT p131

International Relations LP2J 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication PJ90 3FT/6PT p131

Politics LPFH 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) P3CV 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) CP83 3FT/6PT p138

Publishing PP43 3FT/6PT p111

Sociology LPJ3 3FT/6PT p139

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Pharmacy and chemistry If you’re interested in studying a pharmaceutical or chemical science, Kingston University offers

a range of high-quality courses that will give you a sound preparation for p rofessional life.

We have one of the largest undergraduate teaching programmes in pharmaceutical and

chemical sciences in the United Kingdom. As a Kingston University student, you will be

taught by highly qualified, friendly, and enthusiastic staff, and you’ll have access to great

facilities, such as a simulated pharmacy dispensary, new teaching laboratories and state-of-the-art analytical and forensic instrumentation laboratories.

Pharmaceutical and chemical research within the University, and our contacts with other

academic, university and medical institutions ensure that you receive teaching that reflects

the latest scientific knowledge. Our well-established connections with the worlds of industry

and healthcare also ensure that our courses are highly relevant, keeping you up to date with

the latest developments – and provide for plenty of career-related events.

In addition, our pharmacy degree is fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council

(GPhC), and our courses are reviewed with the help of our industrial advisory board, whichincludes representatives from Procter & Gamble, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical

Industry, GlaxoSmithKline and LGC (formerly Laboratory of the Government Chemist). Many

of our courses include opportunities to gain first-hand industrial experience, including one-year

work placements in the UK and abroad, and regular visits and placements.

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Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences foundation degree FdSc

Why choose this course? This course is designed to give an introduction to

pharmacy, chemistry and the pharmaceutical

sciences. There is a strong practical element, which

will develop your laboratory techniques. You will

also be required to undertake a work placement,

which will provide valuable vocational experience

and open up new employment opportunities.

This course is accredited by the General

Pharmaceutical Council to allow graduates who

have attained the required standards direct entry

to Year 2 of the Master of Pharmacy programme,

and is based at both Kingston University and at

South Thames College.


The first year consists of core modules that cover

each of the main subject areas, such as chemistry

and biology. Practical applications are key and, to

enhance employability, your academic skills will be

actively supported. The second year includes a

selection of option modules, allowing you to

specialise in areas of interest. The vocationalapplication of the taught material i s emphasised

throughout the course, and you will need to

undertake work-based placements.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice;

Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences; Life Sciences and

Medicine; Academic and Professional Skills

Portfolio

Year 2 MPharm route: Medicines, Health and

Wellbeing; Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems; The

Science of Medicines; Introduction to

Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques

MChem route: Organic and Physical Chemistry;

Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry;

Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental

Techniques; Option module

MPharmSci route: Cells, Tissues and Organ

Systems; Introduction to Spectroscopy and

Experimental Techniques; Option modules

UCAS codes and durationF190 – 2yrs FT

Entry requirements

180 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/pharmchemfdn2016

Chemistry single honours BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?If you enjoy mainstream chemistry and would like

to apply your knowledge in industry, research or

teaching, Kingston University’s Chemistry degree

is ideal.


You will study the fundamental aspects of

chemistry before taking an in-depth look at

inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Experimental and analytical chemistry modules

enable you to develop your practical skills and

laboratory techniques. In your final year, you will

take a specialised look at inorganic, physical and

organic chemistry, though still with the option to

study some more-applied aspects in addition.

Examples of modules Year 1 Foundation Organic and Physical Chemistry;

Foundation Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry;

Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences; Introduction

to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques

Year 2 Inorganic Chemistry; Organic and Medicinal

Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Analytical and

Experimental Chemistry


Year 3 Project; Organic and Natural Product

Chemistry; Analytical and Physical Chemistry;

Inorganic and Materials Chemistry OR Inorganic

and Industrial Chemistry

UCAS codes and durationF100 – 3yrs FT

F101 – 4yrs SW

F108 – 4/5yrs FDN, see above

Entry requirements

Min. 260 UCAS points, depending on qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/chemistry2016

Chemistry single honours MChem(Hons)


MChem degrees have been designed with the

needs of the modern industrial or research chemist

in mind. They contain greater emphasis on

research while expanding the academic content of

the traditional BSc course.


The first two years of the MChem course are

identical to the BSc(Hons) – see opposite. If you

show a high level of attainment, you can progress

to the MChem. A range of modules unique to the

MChem course will increase your depth of

understanding and show you how to approach a

research problem.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Foundation Organic and Physical

Chemistry; Foundation Inorganic and

Environmental Chemistry; Academic Skills for

Molecular Sciences; Introduction to Spectroscopy

and Experimental Techniques

Year 2 Inorganic Chemistry; Organic and Medicinal

Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Analytical and

Experimental Chemistry

Year 3 Organic and Natural Product Chemistry;

Polymer and Industrial Chemistry; Inorganic and

Materials Chemistry; Analytical and Physical

Chemistry

Year 4 Advanced Organic and Medicinal

Chemistry; Advanced Inorganic and Physical

Chemistry; Project


F104 – 4yrs FT

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mchem2016











exception of B231 Pharmacy), where you will

benefit from the friendly, informal atmosphere of

college life before continuing your study at the

University campus. See the course webpage for

details.




in the first year of your degree and beyond. The

broad scope of subjects will allow you to study a



Subjects start at an elementary level and there is

a strong emphasis on the development of

practical investigational and study skills.

Subjects studied are determined by your choice

of degree route.

Examples of modules

• Biology

• Chemistry


• Sport Science









1yr FT

Entry requirements



How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545





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Pharmaceutical Science single honours MPharmSci(Hons)


Pharmaceutical science is concerned with the

design and development of new drugs for clinical

purposes. It explores the different sources of

medicine, how they work and how they can be

formulated (eg tablet, cream, inhaler), analysed

and tested. This four-year course is ideal if you see

yourself as a research scientist working in areas

such as drug discovery and delivery.


The first two years of the course are shared with

the BSc(Hons) programme – see entry above.

Your studies will then become more research-

focused, helping you develop your laboratory,

analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also

study advanced masters-level modules.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical

Science; Bioscience 1; Introduction to

Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques;

Academic Skills for Molecular Science

Year 2 Organic and Medicinal Chemistry;

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics; Analytical

Science; Practical and Research Skills in

Pharmaceutical Science

Year 3 Topics in Pharmaceutical Science; Organic

and Natural Product Chemistry; Drug

Development; Advanced Analytical Science

Year 4 Research Project; Advanced Organic and

Medicinal Chemistry; Manufacture and Clinical

Trials of Medicines


B204 – 4yrs FT

Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mpharmsci2016

Pharmaceutical Science single honours BSc(Hons)


Pharmaceutical science is concerned with the

design and development of new drugs for clinical

purposes. It explores the different sources of

medicine, how they work and how they can be

formulated (eg tablet, cream, inhaler), analysed and

tested. This course provides a wide understanding

of all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.


You will study topics ranging from introductory

pharmaceutical chemistry and the basic principles

of physiology and biochemistry, through to the

design, synthesis and testing of biologically active

molecules. Other topics include: pharmacology,

pharmaceutical formulation, methods of drug

delivery, pharmaceutical analysis and drug

legislation. In addition, the Practical and Research

Skills module teaches practical laboratory

techniques, planning and data interpretation skills

required for research.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Foundation Chemistry for Pharmaceutical

Science; Bioscience 1; Introduction to

Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques;

Academic Skills for Molecular Sciences

Year 2 Organic and Medicinal Chemistry;

Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics; Analytical

Science; Practical and Research Skills in

Pharmaceutical Science


Year 3 Drug Development; Topics in Pharmaceutical

Science; Project; Organic and Natural Product

Chemistry OR Advanced Analytical Science


BB22 – 3yrs FT

BBG2 – 4yrs SW


Entry requirements



course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/pharmsci2016

Pharmacy single honours MPharm(Hons)


Pharmacy is a science-based healthcare

profession that involves the preparation, supply

and monitoring of medicines for the treatment and

prevention of disease. If you have a keen interest in

health issues, disease management and the

sciences associated with medicine, this four-year

course, taught jointly with St George’s, University

of London, is ideal.


Your studies will focus on four main areas:

pharmaceutical and biological chemistry, physiology

and pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, and

professional practice. Specific topics include

pharmacy law and practice, formulation, clinical

pharmacy and therapeutics. Some of the course will

be taught at the medical school of St George’s,

University of London, in Tooting.

This course is fully accredited by the General

Pharmaceutical Council.

Examples of modules

Year 1 The Human Body; The Role of the

Pharmacist; The Science of Medicines; The

Science of Drugs

Year 2 Drug Design and Medicine Development;

Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice; The Central

Nervous System and Mental Health; The

Cardio-respiratory System 1

Year 3 Infection, Immunology and Cancer;

Endocrine, Reproductive and Inflammation; The

Cardio-respiratory System 2; Gastrointestinal, Liver

and Skin

Year 4 Technology to Care; Effective Decision

Making for Pharmacy Practice; Research Methods

and Project


B230 – 4yrs FT

B231 – 5yrs FDN, see p134

Entry requirements

320 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/mpharm2016

Psychology, criminology and sociology Do you enjoy asking why? If you do, you could have the makings of a good social scientist.

The fields of psychology, criminology and sociology enable us to understand the forces at work

in society. They are also about critical thinking – challenging assumptions and questioning what

you see. A degree in any of these discipl ines gives you the opportunity to examine both the bigger

picture (ie large-scale social structures such as gender, class and ethnicity) and the smaller scale(for example, why individuals behave in certain ways).

At Kingston University, you can choose to gain a broad knowledge of sociology, psychology

or criminology in combination with another subject (joint honours), or develop an in-depth

understanding through a single honours degree. Whatever option you choose, we’ll encourage

you to look at the world in a new way, in a thriving, intellectual environment with an exciting mix of

approaches. Although academic theory forms the main element of our courses, they also include

opportunities to gain practical experience to back up your studies.

You’ll learn from experienced staff, many of whom combine teaching with work in practice; for

example, as local government councillors, youth justice workers and psychologists. We also have

a strong involvement in national, European and international research networks and collaborations.Student feedback praises the energy and enthusiasm of our staff and the quality of teaching. We

pride ourselves on being accessible, friendly and intellectually challenging.

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Criminology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


Criminologists combine the study of society, politics,

law, psychology and culture to understand offending

behaviour and the state’s response to prohibited

and harmful activity. This course will provide you with

a thorough grounding in the major debates and

perspectives in criminology, alongside the skills

required to collect and interpret criminological

evidence. (See opposite for joint honours options.)


You will develop your ability to think like a

criminologist and will gain the fundamental skills to

practise criminological research. You will learn about

the relationship between crime, crime control,

victimisation and social identity, including

questions of age, gender, race and ethnicity, and

sexuality. You will also apply your learning to

real-world problems, and will have an opportunity

to gain experience in the field by undertaking

community-based learning, working with

practitioners, advocates or campaigners.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Crime, Law and Justice; Violence,

Transgression and Society; Foundations in

Criminological Theory; Social Research Methods

Year 2 Police and Penal Studies; Crime, Media

and Policy; Researching Crime Prevention and

Community Safety; Diversity and Discrimination in

the Criminal Justice System; Youth, Subcultures

and Style; Criminality, Deviance and the State in

Early Modern Europe

Year 3 Criminology Dissertation; Genocide and

Crimes against Humanity; Human Rights and

Political Violence; Practice: Contemporary Issues

and Debates; Transnational Crime; Consumption

and Lifestyle; Gender, Race and Class; Migration

and Social Transformation; Special Study: Cyber

Crime and Society; The Politics of Crime in the

Black Atlantic; War and Society


Single honours: L311– 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Joint honours: see opposite

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/criminology2016

Forensic Psychology single honours BSc(Hons)


This course, one of a small number in the UK

offering a specialist qualification in forensic

psychology, is designed for those who aspire to

work as a professional forensic psychologist or

would like to develop a career in any area of

psychology. It will provide a thorough understanding

of criminal investigations and the psychology of

offending behaviour, as well as a practical and

theoretical approach to psychology in general.


You will be introduced to principles and techniques

used in forensic psychology, together with the

issue of crime and workings of the criminal justice

system. You will learn about major concepts,

methods and theories in psychological science,

including the relationship between brain and

behaviour, how people interact in groups and how

we learn and develop as human beings. You will

study the relationship between crime, mental

health and a range of interventions in a forensic

context, as well as research methods, individual

differences, social psychology, child development,

biopsychology and cognitive psychology. In

addition, you will have the chance to gain valuable

work experience, placed in context through

lectures by experienced forensic psychologists.

You will study psychological theories related to the

process of investigation and criminal behaviour,

and will choose a dissertation topic supervised by

active researchers in their field. Option modules

allow you to tailor your course to career aspirations

and interests.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Foundations of Psychology; Research

Methods; Crime, Law and Justice; Introduction to

Forensic Psychology

Year 2 Brain Behaviour and Cognition; Social,

Individual and Developmental Psychology;

Research Methods 2; Forensic Mental Health and

Criminal Behaviours

Year 3 Dissertation OR Project; Psychology of

Offenders and Investigations; Applied Criminology;

Option modules (see the course webpage for

examples)


C8C6 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/forensicpsychology2016

Sociology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


Sociology explores questions about the nature of

society, human relationships and behaviour, and

looks at issues around power and inequality,

change and development. As a sociologist of the

future, this course will provide you with the training

to understand and respond to real-world,

contemporary social problems, such as prejudice,

social exclusion and racial injustice. (See below for



You will gain a thorough grounding in the

conceptual and practical foundations of sociology,

and will adopt a variety of perspectives to interpret

society and the lives of individuals. You will use

different research techniques to back up your

arguments, while fieldwork exercises provide

opportunities to develop project management and

teamworking skills. You will also choose from a

range of modules covering various topics, and will

explore the different ways in which sociology is

applied in real-world settings. You will have an

opportunity for community or work-based learning

while studying the sociology of organisations and

occupations. In addition, you will be encouraged to

think critically about the discipline of sociology

through your dissertation project.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Thinking Sociologically; Social Selves;

Violence, Transgression and Society; Social

Research Methods

Year 2 International Perspectives on Social

Change and Development; Researching Race and

Ethnicity; Sociological Approaches: Issues and

Debates; Crime, Media and Policy; Identity and

Difference; Police and Penal Studies; Youth,

Conformity and Transgression

Year 3 Sociology Dissertation; Consumption and

Lifestyle; Gender, Race and Class; Migration and

Social Transformation; Practice: Contemporary

Issues and Debates; Special Study: Religion and

Society; The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic;

War and Society

UCAS code and duration

Single honours: L300 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Joint honours: see table below

Entry requirements




course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/sociology2016

Criminology and/with...


Creative Writing WL83 3FT/6PT p110

English Language & Linguistics LQ33 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature LQH3 3FT/6PT p110

Forensic Science LF34 3FT/6PT p119

History LV31 3FT/6PT p106

Human Rights LLH2 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations ML92 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication LPH3 3FT/6PT p131

Politics LLJ2 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) M8C9 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) MC98 3FT/6PT p138

Sociology ML93 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish (minor field) M9R4 3FT/6PT p112

Psychology (major field) with...


Business C8N1 3FT/6PT p70

Creative Writing* C8W8 3FT/6PT p110

Criminology* C9M8 3FT/6PT p138

Drama* C8W4 3FT/6PT p130

English Language & Linguistics* C8Q3 3FT/6PT p110

French C8R1 3FT/6PT p111

History* C8V1 3FT/6PT p106

Human Rights* C8LF 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations* C8LG 3FT/6PT p106

Journalism* C8P5 3FT/6PT p111

Media & Communication* C8P3 3FT/6PT p131

Politics* C8L2 3FT/6PT p107

Sociology* C8L3 3FT/6PT p139

Spanish C8R4 3FT/6PT p112

Television & New Broadcasting Media* C8PH 3FT/6PT p131

*See the combinations table for this subject if you’d like to study

Psychology as a half or minor field.

Sociology and/with...


Business (minor field) LHN1 3FT/6PT p70

Criminology ML93 3FT/6PT p138

Economics, Applied LL13 3FT/6PT p81

English Language & Linguistics QL33 3FT/6PT p110

English Literature QL3H 3FT/6PT p110

History VL13 3FT/6PT p106

Human Rights LL23 3FT/6PT p106

International Relations LLF3 3FT/6PT p106

Media & Communication PLH3 3FT/6PT p131

Politics LLG3 3FT/6PT p107

Psychology (minor field) L3C8 3FT/6PT p138

Psychology (half field) CL83 3FT/6PT p138

Television & New Broadcasting Media LPJ3 3FT/6PT p131


Psychology single/joint honours BSc(Hons)


This course provides a practical and theoretical

approach to scientific psychology, and

encourages students to explore a variety of

specialisms within the discipline. The degree,

which is accredited by the British Psychology

Society, is the first step towards becoming a

chartered psychologist. You can choose to study

psychology as a single or joint honours degree

(see opposite for joint honours options).


You will be introduced to concepts, methods and

major theories in psychology, and the way in which

psychologists approach theoretical and practical

problems. You will study the historical and

philosophical development of psychological

thought, how people interact in groups, and how

we learn and develop as human beings. Various

research methods will be covered, and you will be

offered a choice of option modules to enable you

to specialise in a particular area and gain work

experience (eg within the department, in l ocal

schools or clinical settings). In Year 3, you will

choose a dissertation topic that is related to and

supported by an additional module to comprise a

‘capstone’ project.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Psychology Research Methods 1;

Foundations of Psychology; Historical and

Philosophical Concepts in Psychology; Social Selves

Year 2 Psychology Research Methods 2; Brain,

Behaviour and Cognition; Social, Individual and

Developmental Psychology; Applied Psychology:

Theory and Practice; Learning and Behaviour;

Mental Health and Brain Function

Year 3 Psychology Research Project; Advanced

Developmental Psychology; Critical Social

Psychology: Memory, Narrative and

Representation; Neuropsychology and Neuro-

rehabilitation; The Psychology of Health and

Wellbeing; Introduction to Forensic Psychology;

Issues and Controversies in Psychology and

Mental Health; Psychology of Art and Film


Single honours: C800 – 3yrs FT; 6yrs PT

Joint honours: see opposite

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more


Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)20 8417 2378 / 2361


www.kingston.ac.uk/psychology2016



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Surveying and planningWhether you’re interested in providing structural advice, managing building projects or

dealing with property investment, Kingston University has a surveying course to suit you.

Each of our surveying degrees is tailored for a particular aspect of the profession while

providing a firm grounding in general property issues.

Kingston has partnerships with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and theChartered Institute of Building (CIOB), as well as strong links with the surveying profession,

which means that we can offer you an up-to-date, career-focused foundation for an

exciting career.

NB: If you do not have practice experience, you should normally apply for the sandwich

route of your chosen course, as the three-year mode is primarily for those with relevant work

experience. Please contact us if you would like advice on the most appropriate mode for you.

Building Surveying single honours BSc(Hons)


Building surveyors specialise in the maintenance and

care of buildings, working in areas such as building

design, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving

disputes between adjoining owners or landlord

and tenant. Studies are therefore multidisciplinary,

covering topics from the fields of technology,

building design, law, professional practice and

heritage buildings.

The course is fully accredited by the Chartered

Institute of Building (CIOB), and is reviewed and

accredited annually by the Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors (RICS). For full details of the

accreditations for this course, please visit the

course webpage.


Sustainable building design is a key feature of the

course. Modules in design and development enable

you to appreciate the design process, the

relationship of buildings with their environment, and

the need for design innovation and sustainability.

Technology modules teach you how buildings are

constructed and how and why they fall apart. This

knowledge is then applied in the second-year

module on building appraisal and developed further

in the final-year module on building design and

application. The course also provides you with a

sound basis in business and legal knowledge, as

applied to the property and construction industries.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Context of Building Surveying; Sustainable

Design and Development; Residential Construction

Technology; Principles of Law and Organisations

Year 2 Commercial Construction Technology;

Building Appraisal; Building Maintenance and

Adaptation; CAD and Building Science


Year 3 Building Design and Application; The

Existing Built Environment; Professional Practice in

Context; Research Project


K261 – 3yrs FT; 5yrs PT

K230 – 4yrs SW

Entry requirements

280/300 UCAS points, depending on qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/buildingsurv2016

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Quantity Surveying Consultancy single honours BSc(Hons)


Quantity surveyors ensure that developments and

construction projects are completed on time and

within budget. Much of their work is concerned

with the financial aspects of construction, and they

are increasingly involved in providing clients with

strategic business advice. This degree reflects the

mix of technical, economic, legal and managerial

skills required in this industry.

The course is fully accredited by the Chartered

Institute of Building (CIOB), and is reviewed and

accredited annually by the Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors (RICS). For full details of the

accreditations, please visit the course webpage.


The course provides you with the opportunity

to gain sound knowledge of construction and

development processes, together with the

essential business and consultancy knowledge you

will need for a successful career.

Examples of modules

Year 1 Context of Quantity Surveying; Sustainable

Design and Development; Residential Construction

Technology; Principles of Law and Organisations

Year 2 Commercial Construction Technology;

Design Economics and Cost Planning; Contract

Administration; Advanced Measurement


Year 3 Project Management; Consultancy;

Professional Practice in Context; Research Project


K281 – 3yrs FT; 5yrs PT

K240 – 4yrs SW

Entry requirements

280/300 UCAS points, depending on qualifications


course webpage.

How to apply


Find out more

Admissions

T: +44 (0)20 8417 4545


www.kingston.ac.uk/qs2016



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Aounting

ccounting & Finance BSc(Hons) 70

usiness with Accounting BSc(Hons) 72

uarial Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 123

uarial Science BSc(Hons) 123

ertising, Marketing Communications & BSc(Hons) 73

ospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space Technology MEng/BEng(Hons) 90

ospace EngineeringBSc(Hons) 89

ospace EngineeringMEng/BEng(Hons) 89

ospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)

ndation certificate/FdEng 90

raft Engineering foundation 90raft Engineering BSc(Hons) 91

raft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up 91

mation, IllustrationBA(Hons) 67

lied Architectural Stonework & ConservationFdSc 63

lied Economics BA(Hons) 81

hitecture

pplied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63

chitecture BA(Hons) 63

t & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65

t & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65

ne Art BA(Hons) 66

ne Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66

ustration Animation BA(Hons) 67

and design history

t & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65

ne Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66

onautics, Aerospace Engineering, & Space TechnologyMEng/BEng(Hons) 90

omotive EngineeringBSc(Hons) 92

tion Studies for Commercial Pilot Training FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91

Bchemistry BSc(Hons) 117

chemistry, Medical BSc(Hons) 118

ogy

ological Sciences BSc(Hons) 118

orensic Biology BSc(Hons) 119

medical Science BSc(Hons) 118

ast Imaging FdSc 102

ding

uilding Surveying BSc(Hons) 141

storic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63

iness

usiness BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 70

usiness HND 70

usiness Economics BSc(Hons) 82

usiness Management BSc(Hons) 71

usiness Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up 71

usiness Studies BSc(Hons) 71

usiness with Accounting BSc(Hons) 72

usiness with Law BSc(Hons) 72

ternational Business BSc(Hons) 73

aw with Business LLB(Hons) 114

C

Chemistry

– Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 117

– ChemistryBSc(Hons) 134

– ChemistryMChem 135

– Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 118

– Pharmaceutical & Chemical SciencesFdSc 135

Child Centred Interprofessional Practice FdA / BA(Hons) top-up 84

Children, Working with & Young People BA(Hons) 104

Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 93

Coaching, Sport Analysis & BSc(Hons) 121

Communication

– Art & Design: History, Communication, CurationBA(Hons) 65– English Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110

– Marketing Communications & Advertising BSc(Hons) 73

– Media & CommunicationBA(Hons) 131

– Network Communications (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77

Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127

Computing

– Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127

– Computer Science BSc(Hons) 76

– Computer Science / with specialisms BSc(Hons) 77

– Computing with Business BSc(Hons) 77

– Computing foundation year 76, 123

– Creative Technology BSc(Hons) 127

– Cyber Security & Computer ForensicsBSc(Hons) 78

– Games Technology BSc(Hons) 78

– Information Systems / with specialismBSc(Hons) 78/79

– Media Technology BSc(Hons) 128

– Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79

Conservation

– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation FdSc 63

– Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63

Construction Management BSc(Hons) 94

Creative Music Technologies BMus(Hons) 130

Creative Technology BSc(Hons) 127

Creative Writing BA(Hons) 110

Criminology

– CriminologyBSc(Hons) 138

– Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) 114

Curation: Art & Design: Hi story, Communication, Curation BA(Hons) 65

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics BSc(Hons) 78

D Dance BA(Hons) 130

Design


– Architecture BA(Hons) 63

– Art & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65

– Fashion BA(Hons) 65

– Fine ArtBA(Hons) 66

– Fine Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66

– Graphic Design BA(Hons) 67

– Illustration Animation BA(Hons) 67

– Interior Design BA(Hons) 67

– PhotographyBA(Hons) 68

– Product & Furniture DesignBA(Hons) 68

Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) 103

Disaster Management, Environmental Hazards & BSc(Hons) 97

Drama BA(Hons) 130

ndex to courses E

Early Years

– Early Years: Education & Leadership in PracticeBA(Hons) top-up 85

– Early YearsFdA 85

– Early Years: Leadership & Management FdA 85

– Early Years: Teaching & LearningBA(Hons) top-up 86

Economics

– Applied Economics BA(Hons) 81

– Business Economics BSc(Hons) 82

– Economics BSc(Hons) 81

– Financial Economics BSc(Hons) 82

Education

– Child Centred Interprofessional PracticeFdA / BA(Hons) top-up 84

– Early Years courses 85–86

– Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84

– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive PracticeFdA 86

– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive PracticeBA(Hons) top-up 86

Engineering

– Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics & Space TechnologyMEng/BEng(Hons) 90

– Aerospace Engineering BSc(Hons) 89

– Aerospace Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 89

– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)

foundation certificate/FdEng 90

– Aircraft Engineering foundation 90

– Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) 91 – Aircraft Engineering BSc(Hons) top-up 91

– Automotive Engineering BSc(Hons) 92

– Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91

– Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 93

– Construction Management BSc(Hons) 94

– Engineering foundation year 88

– Mechanical Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 95

– Mechanical Engineering BSc(Hons) 95

– Motorsport Engineering/Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) BSc(Hons) 92

– Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79

English Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110

English Literature BA(Hons) 110

Environment

– Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97

– Environmental Management BSc(Hons) 97

– Environmental Management with BusinessBSc(Hons) 98

– Environmental Science BSc(Hons) 98

– Sustainable Development BSc(Hons) 100

Environmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97

Exercise, Nutrition & Health BSc(Hons) 119

F

Fashion BA(Hons) 65

Film

– FilmmakingBA(Hons) 66

– Film Studies BA(Hons) 131

Finance

– Accounting & Finance BSc(Hons) 70

– Financial Economics BSc(Hons) 82

– Financial Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) 124

Fine Art BA(Hons) 66

Fine Art & Art History BA(Hons) 66

Forensic sciences

– Cyber Security & Computer ForensicsBSc(Hons) 78

– Forensic Biology BSc(Hons) 119

– Forensic Psychology BSc(Hons) 138

– Forensic Science BSc(Hons) 119

Foundation degrees

– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) 90

– Applied Architectural Stonework & Conservation 63

– Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training 91

– Breast Imaging 102

– Early Years 85

– Early Years: Leadership & Management 85

– Historic Building Conservation 63

– Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences 135

– Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice 86

Foundation studies

– Aerospace Engineering (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) foundation certificate 90

– Aircraft Engineering foundation 90

– Art & Design BTEC Foundation Diploma 65

– Computing foundation year 76, 123

– Engineering foundation year 88

– Mathematics foundation year 76, 123

– Science foundation year 97, 117, 127, 134

French BA(Hons) 111

Furniture Design, Product & BA(Hons) 68

G

Games Programming (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77

Games Technology BSc(Hons) 78

Geography

– Geography BA(Hons)/BSc(Hons) 98

– Human Geography BA(Hons) 99

– Physical Geography BSc(Hons) 99

Geology BSc(Hons) 100

Graphics

– Computer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127 – Graphic Design BA(Hons) 67

H

Healthcare

– Breast Imaging FdSc 102

– Health, Exercise, Nutrition & BSc(Hons) 119

– Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) 102

– Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nursesBSc(Hons) 102

– Nursing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons) 103

– NutritionBSc(Hons) 120

– PhysiotherapyBSc(Hons) 103

– Radiography, Diagnostic BSc(Hons) 103

– Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) 104

Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63

History

– Art & Design: History, Communication, Curation BA(Hons) 65

– Fine Art & Art HistoryBA(Hons) 66

– History BA(Hons) 106

Human Geography BA(Hons) 99

Human Resource Management BSc(Hons) 72

Human Rights BA(Hons) 106

I

Illustration Animation BA(Hons) 67

Information Systems BSc(Hons) 78

Information Systems (Internet Business) BSc(Hons) 79

Interior Design BA(Hons) 67

International Business BSc(Hons) 73

International Law LLB(Hons) 115

International Relations BSc(Hons) 106

International Relations, Politics & BA(Hons) 107

Internet Business (Information Systems) BSc(Hons) 79

IT ( see Computing)

J

Journalism BA(Hons) 111

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nglish Language & Linguistics BA(Hons) 110

ench BA(Hons) 111

panish BA(Hons) 112

w

usiness with Law BSc(Hons) 72

ternational Law LLB(Hons) 115

awLLB(Hons) 114

aw Senior Status LLB(Hons) 115

aw with Business LLB(Hons) 114

aw with Criminology LLB(Hons) 114

guistics, English Language & BA(Hons) 110

rature, English BA(Hons) 110

Mnagement

usiness Management BSc(Hons) 71

usiness Management Practice BA(Hons) top-up 71

onstruction Management BSc(Hons) 94

arly Years: Leadership & Management FdA 85

nvironmental Hazards & Disaster Management BSc(Hons) 97nvironmental Management BSc(Hons) 96

uman Resource Management BSc(Hons) 72

arketing Management BSc(Hons) 73

eal Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115

keting Communications & Advertising BSc(Hons) 73

keting Management BSc(Hons) 73

hematics

ctuarial Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 123

nancial Mathematics with Business BSc(Hons) 124

athematics BSc(Hons) 124

athematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 125

athematics foundation year 67, 123

athematics with Business BSc(Hons) 125

chanical Engineering

echanical Engineering MEng/BEng(Hons) 95

echanical Engineering BSc(Hons) 95

dia

omputer Graphics Technology BSc(Hons) 127

eative Technology BSc(Hons) 127

m Studies BA(Hons) 131

edia & Communication BA(Hons) 131

edia Technology BSc(Hons) 128

levision & New Broadcasting Media BA(Hons) 132

dical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) 118

wifery/Registered Midwife BSc(Hons) 102

wifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses BSc(Hons) 102

orsport Engineering/Motorsport Engineering (Motorcycle) BSc(Hons) 92

sic

eative Music Technologies BMus(Hons) 130

usicBMus(Hons) 131

Nwork Communications (Computer Science) BSc(Hons) 77

sing/Registered Nurse BSc(Hons) 103

rition

xercise, Nutrition & Health BSc(Hons) 119

utritionBSc(Hons) 120

Pamedic Science FdSc XX

rmaceutical & Chemical Sciences FdSc 135

rmaceutical Science BSc(Hons) 136

rmaceutical Science MPharmSci 136

rmacology BSc(Hons) 120

rmacy MPharm 136

PhotographyBA(Hons) 68

Physical Geography BSc(Hons) 99

PhysiotherapyBSc(Hons) 103

Pilot Training, Aviation Studies for Commercial FdEng/BSc(Hons) top-up 91

Politics

– Politics BA(Hons) 107

– Politics & International Relations BA(Hons) 107

Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84

Product & Furniture Design BA(Hons) 68

Psychology

– Forensic Psychology BSc(Hons) 138

– PsychologyBSc(Hons) 139

Publishing BA(Hons) 111

Q

Quantity Surveying Consultancy BSc(Hons) 141

R

Radiography – Breast Imaging FdSc 102

– Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) 103

– Therapeutic Radiography BSc(Hons) 104

Real Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115

S

Science foundation year 97, 117, 127, 134

Social Work BA(Hons) 104

Sociology BSc(Hons) 139

Software Engineering BSc(Hons) 79

Space Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics & MEng/BEng(Hons) 90

Spanish BA(Hons) 112

Special Educational Needs & Inclusive Practice FdA / BA(Hons) top-up 86

Sport Analysis & Coaching BSc(Hons) 121

Sport Science BSc(Hons) 121

Statistics

– Actuarial Mathematics & StatisticsBSc(Hons) 123

– Mathematics & Statistics BSc(Hons) 125

Stonework & Conservation, Applied Architectural FdSc 63

Surveying


– Building Surveying BSc(Hons) 141

– Historic Building Conservation FdSc/BSc(Hons) top-up 63

– Quantity Surveying Consultancy BSc(Hons) 141

– Real Estate Management BSc(Hons) 115

Sustainable Development BSc(Hons) 100

T Teaching ( see also Education)

– Early Years: Teaching & LearningBA(Hons) top-up 86

– Primary Teaching BA(Hons) leading to QTS 84

Television & New Broadcasting Media BA(Hons) 132

Therapeutic Radiography BSc(Hons) 104

W

Working with Children & Young People BA(Hons) 104

Writing

– Creative Writing BA(Hons) 110

– Journalism BA(Hons) 111

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